Женщины тушат лесной пожар в горном районе Индии

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In India, Women Take Up the Fight Against Forest Fires in the Himalayas

In the state of Uttarakhand in the western Himalayas, it is women who are most often the first to confront increasingly frequent forest fires, defending their homes and livelihoods without specialized equipment, training, or pay.

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Река Гандак вышла из берегов после сильных дождей

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Gandak River Overflows Its Banks Following Heavy Rains

Following days of heavy downpours in Nepal and India, water levels in the Gandak River have risen to record-breaking levels. The flooding has affected riverside areas in both countries, raising concerns about the safety of the population.