Himalayan glaciers are melting 65% faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as the region nears ‘peak water’ by mid-century, according to a study. The warning follows a glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border that triggered landslides and flash floods; in India, nearly 200 glacial lakes are considered high risk, including 56 at ‘very high risk.’ With the Himalayas supporting hundreds of millions and underpinning more than 20% of India’s GDP, declining river flows could have major economic and social consequences. #india #asia #nepal #floods #water