Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change: Professor Ravindra Khaiwal
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Professor Ravindra Khaiwal attributes the recent flood crises in Nepal to deep-seated geological instability and accelerating climate change, beyond just seasonal heavy rainfall.
The Himalayan region is considered one of the most sensitive disaster zones on the planet due to its geological characteristics.
- Seasonal heavy rainfall is not the sole cause of flood crises in the region.
- Geological instability is a deep-seated issue in the Himalayan region.
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- Increased frequency and severity of flood crises in the Himalayan region
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