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Ice avalanche, glacial lake or earthquake? What triggered Nepal’s deadly floods

Nepal Flash Flood Likely Triggered by Glacial Avalanche, Experts Say

Climate scientists at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in Kathmandu believe a glacial avalanche triggered a deadly flash flood in Nepal. The institution, which specializes in mountain ecosystem research, linked the disaster to glacial activity in the region. The incident draws parallels to a similar tragedy that struck Nepal the previous year. Experts suggest the recurring pattern points to the growing threat posed by melting glaciers and unstable glacial lakes in the Himalayan region.

Flash Floods Sweep From Tibet Into Nepal's Rasuwa District, Causing Wide Destruction

A powerful flash flood originating near Gyirong Port in Tibet surged across the border into Nepal's Rasuwa district. CCTV footage captured the massive floodwaters engulfing the area as they swept through. The disaster caused widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River. The footage revealed scores of people being caught in the rapidly rising floodwaters.

As flash floods ravage Nepal, PM Modi offers ‘all possible humanitarian aid’