Nepal floods highlight increased risks of melting glaciers as Himalayas warm
The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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Nepal flood highlights glacier risks in warming Himalayas: "The new normal"(opens original report in a new tab)The deadly flash flood in Nepal was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. — CBS News
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