Himalayan Disasters Driven by Climate Change and Human Failures

The Himalayas are experiencing more dangerous floods, landslides and heavy rain.

Climate change is making glaciers melt faster and changing when and where rain falls.

In some high places, rain is replacing snow, which can make loose material on slopes unstable.

Small glaciers and streams can send water, rocks and mud into narrow valleys.

People are also building homes and infrastructure in places that may be unsafe.

Some laws are meant to stop construction near rivers, but researchers say they are not enforced well.

This means disasters happen when a natural danger meets people and buildings in vulnerable locations.

The researchers say climate change is important, but it is not the only cause of the damage.

They want authorities to identify risky areas and control construction more effectively.