https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-cannot-stop-the-floods-it-can-stop-them-from-becoming-disastersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-cannot-stop-the-floods-it-can-stop-them-from-becoming-disastershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nepal-cannot-stop-the-floods-it-can-stop-them-from-becoming-disasters#u71877Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:25:18 +0000Accelerated melting of the Himalayas is causing severe floods in Nepal, threatening both local populations and the economy of neighboring India. While the country cannot prevent the floods, experts suggest it can mitigate the resulting disasters. Financial strain complicates this effort, as Nepal faces a climate crisis bill it cannot afford to pay. The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster serves as a primary example of the ongoing volatility in the region.Why it mattersThe Himalayas act as a critical water tower for Asia. Faster-than-ever glacial melt increases the frequency of flash floods and landsl