Nepal flood: When's it safest to visit mountains as disasters get more unpredictable?| Tibet|Tourism

Published on Aug 27, 2026 08:16 pm IST

The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of the Himalayas to sudden and cascading disasters. Scientists say the latest event was likely triggered by a glacial collapse and debris flow rather than rainfall, making it harder to predict. A US Geological Survey analysis reportedly identified the seismic signal as being caused by a glacial collapse, after early reports suggested an earthquake.

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