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China is constructing the world's most powerful hydropower system in the Himalayas, involving complex tunnels and dams on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, with potential ecological, geopolitical, and water security implications, amid secrecy and regional tensions.
New seismic research reveals that the Indian tectonic plate is splitting beneath Tibet through a process called delamination, providing new insights into the geological forces shaping the Himalayas and potentially improving earthquake prediction.,
The Tibetan community in exile in Dharamshala, India, founded by the Dalai Lama, is shrinking due to declining birth rates and migration to the West, leading to closures of schools and concerns over cultural preservation amid political uncertainties surrounding the Dalai Lama's succession.
The Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, the world's highest and most braided river, is highly dynamic and increasingly unstable due to sediment deposits from melting Himalayan glaciers caused by climate change, with its shape changing annually as shown by satellite images over 37 years.
A large group of 580 hikers stranded by a severe blizzard near Mount Everest in Tibet have been safely guided to Qudang, with rescue efforts involving police, firefighters, and local volunteers; a few hikers remain en route to safety, while the storm caused hypothermia and one death in nearby regions.
Over 200 hikers stranded near Everest's eastern face in Tibet due to a sudden snowstorm are expected to be evacuated by Tuesday, after rescue efforts began following unexpected severe weather that trapped hundreds of trekkers and climbers in the region.
Rescue efforts are underway on Mount Everest in Tibet to assist hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at high altitude, with about 350 hikers accounted for and more in contact, amid unusual weather conditions causing dangerous conditions and a recent fatality in nearby Qinghai province.
Rescue teams on Mount Everest in Tibet are assisting hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at high altitudes, with about 350 hikers reached and more in contact, as rescue efforts continue amid a snowstorm during China's holiday week.
A group of experienced hikers, including Geshuang Chen, was caught in a severe blizzard on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, leading to a rescue operation involving local Tibetan villagers after they were buried under a metre of snow. The storm, which worsened unexpectedly, forced the group to turn back and prompted a large-scale rescue effort as hundreds of locals joined to assist stranded hikers. Chen managed to escape and is now returning to Lhasa, highlighting the extreme and unusual weather conditions this year.
Rescue operations are ongoing on Mount Everest after a snowstorm trapped nearly 1,000 trekkers in Tibet, with hundreds guided to safety amid heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions, while Nepal faces deadly landslides and floods due to heavy rains.
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near Mount Everest's eastern face in Tibet have been rescued and guided to safety, with ongoing efforts to assist remaining individuals amid heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions.
A severe snowstorm on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest in Tibet has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites, prompting rescue efforts amid extreme weather conditions affecting the region and neighboring areas.
Nearly 1,000 people are trapped on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest due to a blizzard that has blocked access, prompting rescue efforts involving local villages and teams, while some tourists have been evacuated. The snowfall began on Friday, leading to suspension of ticket sales and access to the Everest Scenic Area.
Arc’teryx faced criticism and issued an apology after a fireworks display in Tibet's Himalayan region, which was claimed to be environmentally friendly but sparked concerns over ecological damage and cultural insensitivity, leading to investigations and public backlash.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet to promote unity and development, emphasizing stability, ethnic harmony, and economic growth, while also highlighting the region's strategic importance and ongoing infrastructure projects like the world's largest dam. The visit underscores China's focus on consolidating control over Tibet amid ongoing tensions related to human rights and Tibetan autonomy.