The rapid warming and melting of glaciers in the Himalayas pose significant risks to the region. Destabilised glaciers and thawing permafrost increase the likelihood of catastrophic events, such as rock avalanches and high-altitude flash floods. These disasters threaten infrastructure, hydropower projects, and downstream communities. The melting glaciers also contribute to rising sea levels and disrupt water supplies for millions of people who depend on glacial meltwater. The region's vulnerability is further exacerbated by the lack of climate-resilient development and inadequate early warning systems.