Himalayan Climate Disaster: Catastrophic flash floods from a glacier collapse/ice-rock avalanche hit Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 270 in Nepal with hundreds missing; the surge tore through Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan, damaging homes and hydropower and sweeping away people and infrastructure within minutes. Energy Security: Nepal says nearly 360 MW of hydro capacity was damaged (plus a solar plant and projects under construction), and may seek electricity imports from India while repairs continue. Rescue & Relief: India and Nepali authorities are coordinating aid and evacuations; PETA is also assessing animal rescue needs as connectivity and resources hamper response. Weather Extremes in India: IMD warns parts of J&K of hot, humid conditions with rain/thunderstorms that could trigger flash floods and landslides; separate reporting flags monsoon instability tied to El Niño, with Telangana already facing a large rainfall deficit. Water Governance: Delhi is drafting a Groundwater Extraction and Control Policy, including monitoring via piezometers, after groundwater extraction exceeded recharge. Climate Science Context: A study links stronger El Niño patterns to human-driven global heating, raising stakes for climate hazards across South Asia.