Tsho Rolpa Glacial Lake: A Present‑Day Climate Threat in Nepal The Himalayan region is undergoing significant changes as a result of rising global temperatures. The retreating glaciers in Nepal are melting more quickly now than they did in previous decades, creating glacial lakes that are growing throughout high mountain valleys. Millions of people who live downstream of these delicate water bodies will be severely impacted by this trend, which is not some far-off future scenario. One of Nepal’s most prominent and concerning examples of this trend is Tsho Rolpa Glacial Lake, located in the Rolwaling Valley of Dolakha District at about 4,580 meters above sea level. The lake, formed from meltwater from the retreating Tarkading Glacier, has grown significantly over the past several decades. Bathymetric and satellite studies show that its area has expanded from around 1.55 km² in 2008 to over 1.65 km² by 2022, illustrating a clear pattern of enlargement linked to c...