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Why Nepal’s latest disaster needs a local name—not just a scientific label

The Nepalese government is encouraged to move beyond cumbersome scientific descriptions by adopting a local name for the recent catastrophic mountain-triggered floods. By collaborating with local Tamang communities, officials can honor regional heritage and resilience by selecting a culturally rooted term like "gangbal" to define this unique disaster.

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