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Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas

The catastrophic flooding that swept away entire villages in northern Nepal could occur again in the country or elsewhere in the Himalayas due to climate change.

Reported by UN News Asia Pacific Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 UTC

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