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Hindu Kush

Coverage of Hindu Kush in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 14:36 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 02:57 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Pakistanplace2Golen valleyplace1Chitralplace1Golen Gol hydropower projectplace1Safia Bibiperson1Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commissionorganization1glacial lake outburst floodstopic1Afghanistanplace1European Mediterranean Seismological Centreorganization1Swat districtplace1Khyber Pakhtunkhwaplace1Daniyal Ahmadperson1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 27 · 02:57 UTCDAWN
    Under the shadow of melting monoliths

    Glaciers in the Golen valley of Chitral, Pakistan, are melting rapidly, forming unstable lakes that have triggered catastrophic glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in 2019 and 2020. These floods destroyed homes, infrastructure, and the Golen Gol hydropower project, displacing residents like Safia Bibi and threatening communities across the Hindu Kush. Data from Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) highlights over 80 dangerous glacial lakes in the region.

  • WORLDJun 27 · 14:36 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan

    A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, causing tremors felt in Kabul and neighboring Pakistan. Residents in Swat district panicked but there were no immediate reports of casualties.