Himalayan Floods Linked to Climate Crisis | US News

A deadly ice and rock avalanche in Nepal triggered flash floods that killed at least eight people and left hundreds missing, mostly tourists from India, the U.S., and the UK. The Bhotekoshi River burst its banks around 9 AM, destroying roads and infrastructure. Authorities warn residents near key rivers to evacuate, while Nepal seeks urgent aid from India and China. Rasuwa district, hit before by a similar glacial flood in August, is now facing another disaster — this time caused by an avalanche blocking the Lhende Khola River, which feeds into the Bhotekoshi. Scientists link these escalating disasters to rapid Himalayan warming driven by climate change, with ice loss doubling since 2000 and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d1a940bbb81ec08