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Global warming increases risks of natural tragedies like the flood in Nepal

Specialists from the United States Geological Survey and China identified a glacier collapse as the cause of the catastrophic flooding that hit Nepal, resulting in more than 390 dead. The phenomenon is directly linked to global warming, which significantly increases the risks of natural disasters of this type, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures against climate change.

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High risk of new flash floods in Nepal

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Good weather is returning at the weekend

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SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:47

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Nepal warns of new flood: river blocked by debris forms lake at risk of bursting

Nepalese authorities issued an alert after the formation of a debris lake that blocked a river in the Melamchi region, northeast of Kathmandu. The artificial lake has already reached the size equivalent to about 15 football fields and continues to rise, representing a significant risk of rupture that could cause a devastating flood in the downstream villages. Emergency teams are on maximum alert and preventive evacuation orders have been issued for nearby communities.

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