On September 17, 2026, scientists identified climate change as a key contributing factor to a deadly flood between Nepal and China, calling it a 'compound crisis' shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and geological instability, with 2015 earthquake aftereffects also playing a role. The flooding was caused by a convergence of climate and geological factors.
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Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.
📰 Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood, scientists say Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.... 🔗 https://www. euronews.com/2026/09/17/climat e-change-was-key-factor-in-deadly-nepal-china-flood-scientists-sa