China errichtet in Tibet das leistungsfähigste Wasserkraftwerk der Welt mit 60.000 MW, das den Drei-Schluchten-Damm um fast das Dreifache übertreffen wird. Die Kosten belaufen sich auf mindestens 167 Milliarden Dollar.
China and India reopened the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas for cross-border trade last week after a six-year closure. This move, following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi, signals a cautious warming of ties between the two nations.
China errichtet im Himalaya ein Wasserkraftwerk mit 60.000 MW Leistung, das den Drei-Schluchten-Damm um fast das Dreifache übertreffen wird. Das Projekt, dessen Kosten auf mindestens 167 Milliarden Dollar geschätzt werden, nutzt den Yarlung Tsangpo-Fluss und ist von geringer öffentlicher Transparenz geprägt.
The Indian Army is adopting logistics drones to resupply remote high-altitude posts in regions like Ladakh, addressing the limitations of costly helicopter operations and slow foot transport. Domestic companies like BonV Aero and IdeaForge are developing drones meeting specific payload and altitude requirements, supported by initiatives like HIM-DRONE-A-THON and HIMTECH.
China errichtet in Tibet das leistungsfähigste Wasserkraftwerk der Welt, das den Drei-Schluchten-Damm um fast das Dreifache übertreffen soll. Mit 60.000 MW Leistung und Kosten von 167 Mrd. Dollar ist es das teuerste Bauvorhaben der Geschichte. Offizielle Informationen sind spärlich, doch Satellitenbilder und Social-Media-Berichte zeigen schnelle Fortschritte.
India has established seismic monitoring networks and regional earthquake early warning (EEW) systems, including IIT Roorkee's BhuDEV app, in the Himalayan region. These systems provide a few seconds of advance notice after an earthquake starts by detecting P-waves, aiding in public safety and resilience.
MTA, Bilimsel Etkinlikler Haftası'nda 'Türkiye Diri Fay Haritası-2026'yı tanıttı. Haritada diri fay sayısı 485'ten 700'e çıktı. Bu harita, ulusal güvenlik ve afet risklerinin azaltılması için stratejik önem taşıyor.
MTA'nın 91. kuruluş yıl dönümü etkinlikleri kapsamında tanıtılan 'Türkiye Diri Fay Haritası-2026'ya göre, Türkiye'deki diri fay sayısı 485'ten 700'e çıktı. Yeni harita, ulusal güvenlik ve afet risklerinin azaltılması için stratejik önem taşıyor.
Facing water scarcity due to climate change, Ladakh villages are adopting Automated Ice Reservoirs (AIR), a tech-enhanced system that creates artificial glaciers to ensure spring irrigation, offering new hope to farmers.
China faces a "Four Front Dilemma" with adversaries on its Pacific and Himalayan borders. The Taiwan Strait, Korean Peninsula, South China Sea, and the India border present unique challenges, exacerbated by a resurgent Japan, a defiant Philippines, and internal PLA leadership issues, leaving Beijing strategically constrained.
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift on Monday afternoon with heavy rain, a dust storm, and strong winds reaching up to 92 kmph. The IMD issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain, attributing the change to a western disturbance.
India's public discourse has shifted from viewing China as a villain to a more neutral stance, influenced by Moscow's push for a Russia-India-China strategic triangle. This development is significant as it aims to ease tensions between India and China.
India's budget allocates ₹2,500 crore for tourism, including trekking routes and guide training. While a long-awaited development compared to Nepal's organized industry, concerns remain about poor infrastructure, environmental impact, and animal welfare on pilgrimage routes.
An Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft crashed at the Jorhat airbase in Assam. The AN-32 has been a key transport aircraft for the IAF since 1984, known for its capability in tropical and mountainous conditions. This incident adds to a history of 18 major incidents involving the aircraft type since 1986.
The Indian Navy unveiled the crest of INS Dunagiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate. Named after a Himalayan peak, it symbolizes multi-domain combat capability with advanced weaponry and sensors, and is set for commissioning soon.
Kristin Harila completa la Triple Corona del Himalaya escalando el Everest, el Lhotse y el Nuptse en una temporada, sin oxígeno en Everest y Nuptse.
A 25-year study found PM pollution in India's Indo-Gangetic Plain increased over 20% from 2010-2019, affecting Bihar and West Bengal most. Emissions now reach the Himalayas, impacting sensitive zones. The study critiques India's city-focused National Clean Air Programme for not addressing rural biomass burning.
On World Thyroid Day, Prof. Dr. Sibel Ertek Yalçın highlighted that 40% of the Turkish population has thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer is the second most common cancer in women. She stressed the importance of iodine intake and early detection.
A Japanese climbing team, including guide Ryota Nomura, successfully summited Jaljale Himal (6,473m) in the Himalayas on May 11. This marks the first recorded ascent of the peak, according to the Japanese Alpine Club. The team, comprising Nomura (31), Masayuki Takenaka (36), and Tatsuo Sugimoto (38), reached the summit after departing from base camp.
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An American climber has died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu, officials said on Tuesday, as fatalities mount early in Nepal’s busy spring climbing season. Shelley Johannesen, 53, was killed on Monday while descending from the summit of the world’s fifth-highest peak, expedition organisers said, marking the season’s latest death. David Roubinek, a 38-year-old Czech climber, and three Nepali guides have died in the Himalayas so far this season. Johannesen, co-founder of US-based outfitter Dash...
The Himalayan nation is home to some of the world's most remote and tricky runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks and terrain that poses a challenge even for accomplished pilots.
IMD's May forecast predicts above-normal heatwave days (3-8 additional) in southern Himachal, Uttarakhand, eastern coast, Maharashtra and Gujarat, while above-normal rainfall from western disturbances will keep day temperatures below normal in many regions. Warmer nights are expected across most of India, with IMD chief linking the phenomenon to climate change. Southwest monsoon expected over Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-20 and Kerala around May 15, with below-normal rainfall predicted due to El Nino risk. Extreme weather events in April claimed 24 lives, including 10 from lightning in Andhra, UP, Maharashtra and Odisha.
Snow cover in the Hindu Kush Himalaya has reached its lowest point in over two decades, with snow persistence in 2026 at 27.8% below normal. This marks the fourth consecutive year of weak snow levels, threatening water availability for nearly two billion people who depend on rivers flowing from these mountains. Major basins including the Indus, Mekong, and Amu Darya have seen significant declines, while researchers link the trend to rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.
