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The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
BBC Science Sunday 13 September 2026, 22:07 UTC 1 min read
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A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.
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