As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas

October 8, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 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.