The devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, triggered by an unpredictable rock-and-ice avalanche, serves as a grim indicator that the Himalayas have entered a terrifying new era of climate-driven disasters. To survive this shift, the region must move beyond reactive emergency measures and prioritize long-term resilience against both catastrophic flooding and the growing threat of systemic water and food insecurity.
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The devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, triggered by an unpredictable rock-and-ice avalanche, serves as a grim indicator that the Himalayas have entered a terrifying new era of climate-driven disasters. To survive this shift, the region must move beyond reactive emergency measures and prioritize long-term resilience against both catastrophic flooding and the growing threat of systemic water and food insecurity.
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