Glacial Melt Contributes to Nepal Floods

Why it matters locally: While geographically distant, the underlying issue of glacial melt and its contribution to extreme weather events, as seen in Nepal, highlights global climate change trends that directly impact Florida through increased sea-level rise and more intense hurricane seasons.

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Kathmandu, Nepal — Recent floods in Nepal, which prompted images of devastation along the Trishuli River in Nuwakot district, have a connection to melting glaciers. Researchers indicate that a warming global climate contributes to these glacial changes. Scientists report that the frequency of disasters, such as the floods observed in Nepal, will increase. They attribute this rise in frequency to ongoing climate warming trends.