‘Catastrophic year’ as Swiss glaciers lose 5% of ice after heatwaves

Swiss glaciers have lost approximately 5% of their ice this year due to a winter with insufficient snowfall and record high temperatures across Europe this summer. Scientists warn that these conditions have caused significant melting of the glaciers. Experts describe the year as ‘catastrophic’ and highlight the serious impacts of climate change on glacial mass. The situation underscores the urgent need for climate action.