Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says

Swiss glaciers are experiencing "enormous" melt rates due to the ongoing European heatwave, with accumulated snow and ice from last winter expected to be entirely gone by Monday. This marks the second-earliest "glacier loss day" on record, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (Glamos). The rapid melting signifies a significant loss of ice mass for the nation's glaciers. This accelerated melt is a direct consequence of the high temperatures affecting the Alps region. The situation highlights the vulnerability of glacial ice to prolonged periods of extreme heat. Glamos is responsible for tracking the condition and changes in Swiss glaciers.