Climate
Nepal floodwave caused by multiple factors including climate change
A scientific analysis by World Weather Attribution links Nepal’s deadly August floodwave to climate change and geological factors. A rockslide triggered melting ice, creating a surge that killed at least 1,400 people. Researchers note rising temperatures weakened permafrost and glaciers, while heavy snowfall contributed to the disaster, which Nepal seeks compensation for through UN climate funds.
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