Almost 300,000 people now live in flood‑prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas—new research

October 8, 2026 · 3:00 pm 2 sources

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• As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas
  The New York Times · October 8, 2026 15:00
  The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found.

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• Almost 300,000 people now live in flood‑prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas—new research
  Phys.org · October 8, 2026 18:20
  On Aug. 26, a rock and ice avalanche triggered a huge flood that swept through a steep valley in Nepal, leaving thousands dead and missing. It was an extreme example of a growing problem across the Himalayas. As glaciers melt, glacial lakes expand and mountain permafrost thaws, the risks from…