International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 1, 2026

Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding

France 24

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Nepal's recent disaster highlights escalating risks of glacial flooding in the Himalayas, home to the world's highest peaks and serving as Asia's water tower. The tragedy underscores the urgent need to reassess disaster preparedness strategies amid drastic environmental changes threatening millions across Asia and beyond.

We get the latest and draw consequences for Nepal and its Himalayan superpower neighbours China and India, and for the rest of humanity, as we gauge rescue and recovery in an area that not only boasts the world's tallest mountains but also serves as Asia's water tower.

How do we prepare for the next big emergency and the drastic long-term changes to our natural habitats?

Produced by François Picard, Rebecca Gnignati, Daniel Whittington, Juliette Brown, Charles Wente.

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