Flash Flood in the Himalayas: How Did the Catastrophe in Nepal Happen?
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A flash flood in the Himalayas, triggered by a glacial lake outburst, covered 20 kilometers in ten minutes, causing severe damage. Early warning systems are largely absent in Nepal, despite initiatives for acoustic systems and mobile phone warnings.
Source: dw.com
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