Himalayan glacier melt accelerates toward 'peak water', threatening 2 billion in Asia

A new study indicates Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than a decade ago, approaching a mid-century 'peak water' tipping point that threatens water security for 2 billion people. The report follows a late August glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border that triggered cascading landslides and flash floods, killing at least 1,300 and leaving 5,300 missing. The study's projections are based on recent data, but the exact timing of peak water and downstream impacts remain uncertain.