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Rising temperatures blamed for Nepal-China glacial collapse

9/8/2026

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Chinese experts warned that rising temperatures caused the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border.
Researchers said the Tibetan Plateau’s glacier area fell to 39,000 km², down from 44,000 km² and 51,000 km².
He added glaciers in the Gangdise, Nyenchen Tanglha and Himalayas have shrunk about 40% over the past 60 years.
Nie Yong reported glacial lakes near China’s southern borders grew 1% annually, raising flood risk for India and Nepal.

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Chinese experts warned that rising temperatures caused the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border.
Researchers said the Tibetan Plateau’s glacier area fell to 39,000 km², down from 44,000 km² and 51,000 km².
He added glaciers in the Gangdise, Nyenchen Tanglha and Himalayas have shrunk about 40% over the past 60 years.
Nie Yong reported glacial lakes near China’s southern borders grew 1% annually, raising flood risk for India and Nepal.