The collapse caused widespread destruction, with billions of dollars in damages and significant loss of life. Communities along the Trishuli River corridor were severely affected, highlighting the vulnerability of settlements in narrow Himalayan valleys. The report warns that rising temperatures and glacier retreat are increasing the risk of similar disasters, as mountain slopes become less stable. The Himalayan region, home to the largest volume of snow and ice outside the polar areas, supports billions of people through its river systems. However, the ongoing impacts of climate change threaten the stability of these ecosystems and the livelihoods dependent on them.