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India warns glaciers melt 65% faster, up to 80% gone by 2100

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 5:09 PM UTC · How we work

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India’s report warns Himalayas face crisis as glaciers melt 65% faster than a decade ago.
Black carbon from brick kilns drives roughly one-third of the accelerated melt.
If trends continue, up to 80% of glacier volume could disappear by 2100.
Most river basins will hit “peak water” by mid-century and then experience flow declines.
India identifies about 200 high-risk glacial lakes, including 56 classified as very high risk.

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India’s report warns Himalayas face crisis as glaciers melt 65% faster than a decade ago.
Black carbon from brick kilns drives roughly one-third of the accelerated melt.
If trends continue, up to 80% of glacier volume could disappear by 2100.
Most river basins will hit “peak water” by mid-century and then experience flow declines.
India identifies about 200 high-risk glacial lakes, including 56 classified as very high risk.