Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up

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Sep 3, 2026, 2:00 pm104 ptsTrending
The exact timeline of the recent Nepal flooding disaster is becoming clearer. At 8:37 a.m., instruments recorded what was initially interpreted as an earthquake near Nepal's border with China. Seven minutes later, CCTV recorded the Gyirong Port border post being destroyed by a massive debris flow and flood.

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