Thirty-four Australians among hundreds missing in deadly flash floods in Nepal
At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
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At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China. Members of the Kathmandu research group found earlier this year that glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since 2000 primarily due to rising global temperatures and climate change. The worst-affected area, Rasuwa district, witnessed similar flash floods to those in August last year, when a glacial lake in neighbouring Tibet overflowed as a result of high temperatures in the mountain region.
Furthermore, Nine people lost their lives, and critical infrastructure, including a bridge connecting the two countries, was damaged at the time. The Himalayan region, which crosses Nepal and several nearby countries including India, is especially vulnerable to heavy rains, floods and landslides because the area is warming up faster than the rest of the world due to human-caused climate change. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of Kathmandu, near the border with China’s autonomous region of Tibet.
In addition, Debris hung from tree branches and wires, vehicles were buried and stunned survivors were caked in mud.
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At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMembers of the Kathmandu research group found earlier this year that glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since 2000 primarily due to rising global temperatures and climate change.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe worst-affected area, Rasuwa district, witnessed similar flash floods to those in August last year, when a glacial lake in neighbouring Tibet overflowed as a result of high temperatures in the mountain region.
reliability low1/3 sourcesNine people lost their lives, and critical infrastructure, including a bridge connecting the two countries, was damaged at the time.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe Himalayan region, which crosses Nepal and several nearby countries including India, is especially vulnerable to heavy rains, floods and landslides because the area is warming up faster than the rest of the world due to human-caused climate change.
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The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of Kathmandu, near the border with China’s autonomous region of Tibet.
according to The Boston GlobeDebris hung from tree branches and wires, vehicles were buried and stunned survivors were caked in mud.
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The Lhende Khola River, a tributary of the Bhotekoshi, had maximum flooding Wednesday, they said. “The Lhende Khola has flooded twice in 14…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideMembers of the Kathmandu research group found earlier this year that glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region are melting at an…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideThey issued warnings to residents of several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideThe worst-affected area, Rasuwa district, witnessed similar flash floods to those in August last year, when a glacial lake in neighbouring…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideNine people lost their lives, and critical infrastructure, including a bridge connecting the two countries, was damaged at the time.
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