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Risk of flash flood and landslide in Nepal
Environment

Risk of flash flood and landslide in Nepal

Scientists warn that earthquakes and aftershocks in Nepal could lead to thousands of landslides, melting glacial lakes, leading to flooding in the near future.

December 16, 2018
Landslide in Nepal caused 8 deaths, 200 missing
Environment

Landslide in Nepal caused 8 deaths, 200 missing

The landslide in the area on the Sunkoshi River, in northeastern Nepal on August 2, killed eight people and left about 200 missing, turning the area into a large lake.

December 16, 2018
Central region flooded in flood
Environment

Central region flooded in flood

Heavy rains during and after Nari storm, causing the water level of rivers and lakes in the provinces from Nghe An to Quang Binh to rise quickly, causing flooding in man…

December 16, 2018
Landslide buried 17 people in China
Environment

Landslide buried 17 people in China

Seventeen people in southwestern China were buried in a landslide, while heavy rain followed flash floods that also destroyed many houses and bridges in the area.

December 16, 2018