Rapid urbanisation and climate change key drivers of dramatic flood impacts in Nepal

16 Oct 2024

From 26-28 September 2024, extremely heavy rainfall hit Nepal, especially the capital Kathmandu and nearby regions, causing devastating flash floods, landslides and riverine flooding from the Bagmati, Sapakoshi, Narayani, Sardu, Rew, and Nakkhu rivers and their tributaries. In total, 244 people were killed.
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Sam Fraser-Baxter

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