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14 May 2026

Damaged road conditions at Jalan Besar Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on May 14, 2026. The road is a main access route amid a national vision for food self-sufficiency. Article 273 of Law No. 22 of 2009 addresses road maintenance responsibilities.

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#13699537

13 May 2026

An ideaForge Netra V4 PRO (or potentially the V4+), a specialized industrial drone designed for mission-critical applications such as surveillance, surveying, and mapping, is pictured at a project site in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 13, 2026.

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#13696618

12 May 2026

A 'No Smoking' sign is displayed by the Indian Army in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. Smoking is increasingly prohibited in the Himalayas due to health risks at high altitudes, environmental protection, and local regulations. It is banned in public spaces like Sikkim to prevent reduced oxygen intake, which can increase the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and lower oxygen concentration in the blood, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions. Smoking also reduces lung capacity, which is essential for trekking and climbing, and is part of efforts to maintain a clean and fragile ecosystem.

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#13697111

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697114

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697116

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697119

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697122

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697124

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697128

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697129

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697130

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697131

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697132

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697133

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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#13697134

12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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