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Did Nepal miss warning signs before deadly floods? Report reveals

short by / on Wednesday, 2 September, 2026
A HiRISK report has raised questions over whether warning signs were missed before deadly floods in Nepal. Scientists found brown meltwater and a growing crack in the slope days before the glacier collapse triggered a devastating landslide. While detecting such changes was difficult, researchers said stronger downstream warning systems offering 10 mins' notice could've saved a number of lives.
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