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The 2026 climbing season has witnessed a series of devastating tragedies across the Himalaya Karakoram and other high mountain regions claiming the lives of climbers guides tourists and local communities.
At least 70 people have been killed across India and Nepal after intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides, disrupting power, communications and transport in several affected areas.
Nepal is preparing to seek around $20 million from a United Nations climate fund after a new scientific study linked last month’s deadly floods to human-driven climate change.
Lawmakers and climate experts have raised concerns over reductions in Pakistan’s climate-related budget, warning that weaker investment in adaptation could leave communities more exposed to floods, heatwaves, water scarcity and other worsening environmental threats.
Pakistan says nearly 2.3 billion plants have been planted, regenerated or distributed under the Green Pakistan Programme, but low forest cover and continued deforestation show that long-term protection remains critical.
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Eight hydrological stations in Pakistan have received international recognition for maintaining water records spanning at least a century, preserving vital evidence for flood forecasting, water planning and climate research.
Experts and government representatives have called for stronger coordination, science-based planning and environmental safeguards to address Karachi’s interconnected water challenges, including groundwater depletion, pollution and urban flooding.
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Pakistan’s first widespread monsoon spell is bringing rain and thunderstorms across several regions, with authorities warning of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.
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