Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The flood that devastated parts of Nepal may have passed, but scientists are closely monitoring the affected area for further hazards. Speaking to CNA’s Asia First, Maximillian Van Wyk de Vries, assistant professor in natural hazards at the University of Cambridge, says weakened terrain and several metres of mud and rock left in the valley could pose risks during monsoon rains. He also discusses why the lessons from the disaster should be applied across the Himalayas.

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