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As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas

As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas
NYT Science Thursday 08 October 2026, 15:00 UTC By Raymond Zhong 1 min read
Key Points

Flood hazards in Nepal include monsoon downpours, earthquakes and avalanches that send boulders tumbling into lakes formed by melting glaciers.

Flood hazards in Nepal include monsoon downpours, earthquakes and avalanches that send boulders tumbling into lakes formed by melting glaciers.
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