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According to Al Jazeera, bodies are being excavated from under the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, glacial floods are deadly natural events that can occur as a result of climate change. In a broader context, the Himalayan region faces enormous challenges due to glacial retreat and increased heavy rainfall, leading to an increased likelihood of such natural disasters. Rusawa, located near the border between Nepal and China, is a geographically and historically significant area and is among the most affected by these changing climatic events.
