Millions at Risk as Melting Pakistan Glaciers Raise Flood Fears – Al Jazeera
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Article Synopsis – Millions of people in Pakistan are at risk from flash floods caused by lakes formed from rapidly melting glaciers in the Himalayas. “With more than 7,000, Pakistan has more glaciers than anywhere except the polar regions.” A combination of government disagreements and the coronavirus threat has stalled plans to install flood warning systems in the region. To read the actual article click here.