Almost 300,000 people now live in flood‑prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas—new research

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Oct 8, 2026, 2:20 pm304 ptsTop
On Aug. 26, a rock and ice avalanche triggered a huge flood that swept through a steep valley in Nepal, leaving thousands dead and missing. It was an extreme example of a growing problem across the Himalayas. As glaciers melt, glacial lakes expand and mountain permafrost thaws, the risks from floods, landslides…

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