The Alaknanda River winds through a dramatic Himalayan valley in Uttarakhand, India, flowing between steep green slopes, ...

What are snow-fed rivers of India? Learn about Himalayan rivers, their origin, characteristics, major river systems, ...

FALLING WATER: The braids on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Barhmaputra) near Lhasa before it enters a series of gorges where the world's largest hydroelectric plant is being built by China. Photo: KUNDA DIXIT ...

High in the Himalayas, glacial lakes and bodies of water are growing, and the landscape is responding in dangerous ways. As meltwater carves new lakes into the mountains, scientists are concerned ...

Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

The average percentage change in river discharge, or river flow, per year, is increasing over much of High Mountain Asia. Red and orange represent decreases in river discharge and blue represents ...

Do you know which glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River? Deep in the Himalayas, this glacier is the main source of ...

WWF Nepal signs a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Nepal's Water and Energy Commission Secretariat to sustainably manage the Koshi river basin. Kathmandu, Nepal – Recognizing the growing ...

A landslide of 251,000 tons swept through Dharali, diverted the river, and destroyed nearly 60 percent of its infrastructure ...

China's latest Himalayan mega project promises enough electricity to power hundreds of millions, yet its effects could ripple ...

Pioneering University of Stirling led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. A three-year study led by Dr James Hardwick, a Lecturer in Earth ...