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Nepal's monsoon disasters kill 1,450, climate change worsens cycle

Nepal has suffered three disasters in six weeks, including a deadly August flash flood triggered by a rock-ice avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, killing over 1,450 people with nearly 6,000 missing. A subsequent massive landslide adds to the toll. Experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity to climate change, highlighting a worsening humanitarian and infrastructure crisis.

South China Morning Postabout 11 hours agoNP, CNengCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score7.1
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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Bhotekoshi RiverTrishuli RiverNepal-Tibet borderTibet

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