Recent events in Nepal highlight how cascading Himalayan hazards can overwhelm existing early-warning systems. A rock-ice collapse triggered a debris flow and flood, destroying sensors and leaving minimal time for response.
Experts suggest that as climate warming destabilizes glaciers and permafrost, there is an urgent need for integrated seismic, satellite, and hydrological monitoring. They also emphasize the importance of cross-border data sharing to transform observations into timely, life-saving alerts.
Source: Down To Earth