Himalayan Glacial Lake Burst in India: 14 Dead, 100 Missing

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Himalayan Glacial Lake Burst in India: 14 Dead, 100 Missing
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Heavy rains caused a Himalayan glacial lake in northeast India to burst its banks, resulting in major flooding that has killed at least 14 people and left over 100 missing. The search and rescue operations are being hampered by washed out bridges and fast-flowing rivers. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly weather events in the region attributed to climate change. Glacial lakes in the Himalayas are growing and pose a significant risk to downstream infrastructure and life due to the retreating glaciers.

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