A River Blocked By A Landslide, A Flood Unleashed: How Changing Himalayan Weather Is Compounding Disaster Risks
Lucknow: A landslide blocked a river in Nepal's Gorkha district. Water accumulated behind the obstruction before a sudden release sent mud, sediment and debris rushing downstream, damaging houses, bridges and infrastructure. Five people were reported missing as rescue and evacuation operations continued. The flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki river system on October 11 was not simply a story of a…
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