Nearly 300,000 at risk from Himalayan floods, as flood zone building accelerates

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Nearly 300,000 people may live in areas at risk of flooding in the Nepalese, Indian and Chinese areas of the Himalayas.

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  • Nearly 300,000 people may live in areas at risk of flooding in the Nepalese, Indian and Chinese areas of the Himalayas.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:06 UTC.

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