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Nepal faces unprecedented natural disaster cycle, experts warn

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Nepal is experiencing an unprecedented series of natural disasters, including avalanches, floods, and landslides, with experts warning these events could become an annual occurrence. A rock-ice avalanche on August 26th caused significant casualties and blocked major rivers, followed by another landslide in September and a third avalanche on Sunday that flooded the Budhi Gandaki River. While climate change is not the direct cause, it is identified as a contributing factor by destabilizing the high mountains through thawing permafrost, glacier melt, and increased lubrication from snowmelt and rainfall. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a series of severe natural disasters in Nepal, with expert commentary on their frequency and contributing factors, indicating a significant shift in environmental conditions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bibek Bhandari ·

    Inside Nepal’s unending cycle of avalanches, floods and landslides

    Nepal has weathered three disasters in six weeks, including the deadly August flash flood, making this year one of the deadliest in a country where monsoon rains already frequently wreak havoc. Experts warn that climate change is only making matters worse. The rock-ice avalanche …

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