Arunima Cheruvathoor

Rapid Warming in the Himalaya Exacerbates Geohazard Cascades Beyond Adaptation Limits

Views of settlements in central northern Nepal covered in mud following the devastating flash floods that swept through the area on 26 August, causing widespread destruction to homes, roads and other infrastructure.

A catastrophic rock-ice avalanche that transitioned into a debris flood in the Himalayas along the Nepal–China border on 26 August 2026 has caused widespread destruction across Nepal and neighbouring regions. In Nepal, at the time of writing (14 September 2026) the disaster has resulted in over 1,300 confirmed deaths, with only a small fraction of … Continue reading “Rapid Warming in the Himalaya Exacerbates Geohazard Cascades Beyond Adaptation Limits”