Nepal disaster: How climate change is raising risks in the Himalayas @channelnewsasia
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Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A week after a catastrophic flood tore through the Nepal-Tibet border region, thousands remain missing and rescue teams are still searching for survivors. Speaking to CNA’s Asia First, Benjamin Horton, dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong, says climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme events. He also discusses what needs to change – from better monitoring and data sharing to stronger warning systems.

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