A powerful flood triggered by climate change swept through Nepal, killing at least 987 people and displacing thousands. The disaster, which struck last week, was fueled by heavy rains and rising temperatures in the Himalayan region. Survivors recounted how they fled to a rebuilt Buddhist shrine after a wall of water, rocks, and mud tore through their village.
Authorities have intensified search efforts for hundreds of missing workers, many of whom are believed to be trapped in the tunnel systems of damaged hydropower plants. The floods, which have affected multiple regions, highlight the growing risks posed by climate change in mountainous areas. Rescue teams are working in difficult conditions, with reports of landslides and damaged infrastructure complicating operations.
The disaster has raised concerns about the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. Scientists warn that warming temperatures are increasing the frequency and intensity of such floods. Local officials have called for urgent aid and support as the country grapples with the aftermath of one of its worst natural disasters.
