Nepal's Flood Disaster and the Impact of Climate Change Loom Large in ...

Nepal's Flood Disaster and the Impact of Climate Change Loom Large in ...

Successive river blockages highlight Nepal's vulnerability to climate disasters

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Sep 10 (IANS) As Nepal continues to grapple with the devastation caused by the massive Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa district, a new threat has emerged, with a series of landslides blocking rivers and streams across the country over the past two weeks. These incidents have raised fresh concerns over the risk of further flooding and disasters in a country vulnerable to climate change-induced disasters. On August 2…

Successive river blockages highlight Nepal’s vulnerability to climate disasters

Kathmandu, Sep 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Nepal continues to grapple with the devastation caused by the massive Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa district, a new threat has emerged, with a series of landslides blocking rivers and streams across the country over the past two weeks. These incidents have raised fresh concerns over the risk of further flooding and disasters in a country vulnerable to climate change-induced disasters. On August 26, an av…

Interview: Every disaster also presents an opportunity to learn

Q: “This incident has indicated that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing with climate change,” said Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Can we just blame it all on climate change and ignore the role aggressive development poses in an ecologically fragile zone? Or is climate change indeed the main villain? ANS:… Continue reading Interview: Every disaster also presents an opportunity to learn

The role of climate change in the Nepal floods

Read the full story from NPR. The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.