Nearly 300,000 at risk from Himalayan floods, as flood zone building accelerates

A new study published in Scientific Reports estimates that nearly 300,000 people live in flood-risk areas in the Himalayas spanning Nepal, India, and China. Over this period, the total building area within potential flood zones increased by about 45% from 2016 to 2023.

Sources

• Phys.org — Nearly 300,000 at risk from Himalayan floods, as flood zone building accelerates

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