When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood
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The flood was likely triggered by falling ice and rock crashing into a river, followed by the formation and bursting of a new lake behind the debris.
The disaster highlights the increasing risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas due to rising temperatures, thawing permafrost, and melting ice.
- The flood occurred on August 26, 2026, in Nepal.
- The flood had a significant impact on the region, with fears of further flooding in nearby areas, such as Bihar.
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