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Photos of man in front of glacier 15 years apart show impact of climate change | SEE

Trending | Aug 05, 2024, 05:48 PM IST

Heartbreaking photos reveal the rapid melting of Switzerland's Rhone Glacier due to climate change, sparking global concern and highlighting the urgent need for action.

Siachen: One army officer dead, 3 injured after fire breaks out in ammunition bunker

India | Jul 19, 2023, 11:59 PM IST

One army officer succumbed to injuries while three others are injured in a fire incident in Siachen glacier.

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83 per cent of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100 | Explained

Science | Jan 06, 2023, 09:59 AM IST

The glacier crisis has a direct link with flood menace and unprecedented change in the climate. The loss of glaciers is about more than rising seas means shrinking water supplies for a big chunk of the world's population.

Italy glacier collapse kills 6, several suspected missing; rescue operations continue

World | Jul 04, 2022, 07:52 AM IST

The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy and people ski there in the winter. However, the glacier has been rapidly melting away in recent years.

Retreating Ladakh glacier may influence weather patterns: Study

Science | Aug 06, 2021, 04:05 PM IST

Based on field observations for glaciers' mass balance collected via stake networking over the glacier surface since 2016-2019, the researchers assessed the impact of climate change through the lens of past and present response of the Pensilungpa Glacier. Stakes made of bamboo are installed (inserted vertically) on the glacier surface using a steam drill for mass balance measurement.

Climate Experts cover shrinking Italian glacier with cloth; watch viral video

Trending | Jul 12, 2021, 08:32 PM IST

In order to prevent, northern Italy's Presena glacier from further shrinking, climate experts are now covering Presena glacier with long strips of cloth. Watch the viral video here.

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River runoff, glacier melt, seasonality of flow in H-K rivers projected to increase in future: Study

India | Jun 23, 2021, 10:51 PM IST

Total river runoff, glacier melt and seasonality of flow in the Himalayan-Karakoram (H-K) rivers are projected to increase until the 2050s, with some exceptions and large uncertainties, according to a new study.

Know truth behind 'Glacier Blood' and why is it key to understand climate change

offbeat | Jun 08, 2021, 09:03 PM IST

Recently, many people were shocked to see dark red blotches in the snow of Alps Glaciers in France that looked like blood. Scientists have now said that these red stains are known as, 'Glacier Blood'. Know why is it an important key to understand climate change.

Uttarakhand: Scientists conduct aerial survey of glaciers in Chamoli, team to submit report to Govt

India | May 30, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

A team of scientists on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of glaciers at the origin of Rishiganga river in Chamoli.

Uttarakhand glacier burst: 2 dead, 291 labourers rescued; govt on high alert

India | Apr 24, 2021, 10:11 AM IST

A Border Road Organisation (BRO) detachment and two labour camps exist nearby for road construction work along this axis. An Army camp is located three kilometres from Sumna village.

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Uttarakhand Tapovan tunnel disaster: Death toll mounts to 78, one more body recovered

India | Apr 09, 2021, 02:09 PM IST

Rescue teams recovered another body from main tunnel at Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project on Thursday.

Salman Khan, Daler Mehndi laud Rajat Sharma's contribution for Uttarakhand disaster aid

Salman Khan, Daler Mehndi laud Rajat Sharma's contribution for Uttarakhand disaster relief

Celebrities | Feb 18, 2021, 05:38 PM IST

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, who is celebrating his 64th birthday today, donated a sum of Rs 64 lakh for the people affected by glacial lake burst in Chamoli. Superstar Salman Khan & veteran Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi took to Twitter and praised Mr. Sharma's efforts to support the Uttarakhand flood victims.

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Chamoli Glacier Break: SDRF team conducts survey of lake formed near Rishiganga river | Watch

India | Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 AM IST

Days after the Chamoli glacier break in Uttarakhand following which a lake had formed near Raini village, posing another danger, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team on Saturday that reached the lake formation site, reviewed the situation.

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Uttarakhand: Geologist warns of impending danger after lake formation at Rishiganga river path

India | Feb 12, 2021, 04:19 PM IST

Uttarakhand Latest News: In a video shared by Garhwal University Geologist Dr Naresh Rana, it can be clearly seen that the river flow has been blocked by debris resulting in formation of a huge lake.

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'...his phone still rings': Kin of workers missing from Rishiganga project await a miracle

India | Feb 10, 2021, 07:22 PM IST

A multi-agency rescue work, involving teams from Army, NDRF, SDRF, is underway since Sunday, February 7, when the sudden flood in the Alaknanda river system wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand.

Explained | Himalayan glaciers sensitive to climate change, rapidly shrinking

India | Feb 09, 2021, 02:38 PM IST

Himalayan glaciers are highly sensitive to climate change and are rapidly shrinking, posing a big threat to the populations that rely on them, according to scientific explanations.

Tapovan hydroelectric power project completely washed off | Watch Exclusive report

News | Feb 08, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

Uttarakhand's Tapovan Hydro-Electric Power Dam was completely washed off following the glacier burst in Chamoli district. The dam, located at the confluence of Dhauli Ganga and Rishi Ganga rivers, completely destroyed. Even the two bridges at the entrance of Malari valley and near Tapovan have washed away.

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