A devastating glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border triggered catastrophic flash floods, destroying communities and livelihoods in its path. Journalist Josh Glancy confronts the personal tragedy of witnessing how climate-induced natural disasters have devastated his Nepalese mountain guide friend Biru, erasing his world and livelihood. The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of Himalayan communities to extreme weather events and glacier instability.

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