Deadly Floods in Nepal Reveal Future Climate Dangers

Recent flooding in Nepal is a wake-up call about the dangers of melting glaciers and climate change in the Himalayas.

Nepal is currently reeling from deadly floods that have caused massive destruction. Experts say these floods are a grim sign of what could happen across the Himalayas as the planet gets warmer. The main problem is the glaciers. These giant mountains of ice are melting at a faster speed than ever before. When they melt, they can create dangerous lakes that suddenly burst, sending walls of water rushing down into villages below. Scientists are now working to figure out exactly where the next disaster might happen so people can be warned in time. This crisis is also hitting Nepal’s energy sec…