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Nepal floods: How measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal–Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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