From Nepal to Darjeeling: Himalayas in Crisis as Landslides, Floods, and Extreme Weather Strike

In just 48 hours, the Himalayas have faced devastating natural disasters. From landslides in India’s Darjeeling hills and floods in Nepal to a deadly blizzard on the Tibetan side of Everest, hundreds have lost their lives. Experts warn climate change, deforestation, and unplanned construction are worsening the impact, destabilising slopes, and putting millions at risk. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are turning the fragile mountains into ticking time bombs.