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The role of climate change in the Nepal floods

NPR News·August 27, 2026·1 min read

Scientists say the deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise, as glacial melt is accelerating due to climate change, putting millions of people at risk. The floods highlight the growing threat of climate-related disasters in mountainous regions, where warming temperatures are destabilizing glaciers and increasing the likelihood of catastrophic flooding events.

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