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As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas
8 October 2026 at 11:00
The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found.
Flood hazards in Nepal include monsoon downpours, earthquakes and avalanches that send boulders tumbling into lakes formed by melting glaciers.
© Jason Gulley for The New York Times
