Flash Floods in Nepal Highlight the Devastating Impact of Climate Change Nepal's rugged terrain and monsoon driven weather patterns make it a hotspot for flash flooding.
Recent events have shown that climate change is amplifying this risk by altering precipitation patterns and exacerbating the severity of these events.
Understanding Nepal's Flash Flood Risk The science behind flash flooding in Nepal is straightforward: warm air rises over the Himalayas, creating convection that drives moisture laden air into the country.