Nepali official links disastrous flooding to climate change as death toll climbs
Nepal's foreign minister, Shisir Khanal, has linked catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 675 people to rising global temperatures, calling for international action against climate change. The disaster, triggered by a collapsing glacier, has left over 2,400 people missing and devastated dozens of settlements, affecting Hindus, trekkers, and hydropower workers. Search and rescue efforts are underway, but with dwindling hope for survivors.
The disaster highlights the increasing vulnerability of regions like Nepal to climate change-induced events, with potential for more frequent and severe glacial collapses and subsequent flooding in the Himalayas.