Tag: himalaya

Each summer, Himachal Pradesh's valleys reveal stunning landscapes. Melting snow forms lakes, rivers swell, and vibrant scenery emerges across the western Himalayas....

Himalayan glaciers, vital for Asia's water resources, are melting rapidly. This article explores the causes, dangers of glacial lake outbursts (GLOFs), and how communities are adapting.

Explore the profound impact of reduced air pollution on the Himalayan glaciers during the COVID-19 lockdown. Uncover the link between cleaner air, reduced snowmelt, and the potential salvation of vital water resources for billions in Asia.

In a race against time, rescue operations for 41 construction workers trapped in a tunnel in the Uttarakhand have taken a unique turn. Facing challenges with machinery, rescuers introduced "rat miners" to manually drill through a narrow pipe in a bid to expedite the evacuation process. The workers have been stranded since November 12 when a section of the under-construction highway tunnel collapsed, possibly due to a landslide.

Scientists in India found that Himalayas are not uniform and assume different physical and mechanical properties (a property present in crystals called anisotropy) in...