Natural Disasters · Direct source
Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood, scientists say
Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.
- Source published
- 17 Sept 2026, 07:36 CEST
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- 18 Sept 2026, 16:24 CEST
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- Euronews - News
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- China, UN, France
Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.
What is reported
Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.
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