ScienceSwiss glaciers suffer ‘disastrous’ ice loss, putting water supplies at risk

Swiss glaciers lost an estimated 5.5% of their ice in the past year, a near-record decline intensified by summer heatwaves. Scientists say the meltwater has temporarily eased shortages but is depleting a frozen reserve needed for farming, hydropower and shipping, while thinner glaciers may raise landslide and flash-flood risks.

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