Beyond Nepal: The Himalayas' Hidden Warning System The August 26 floods that ravaged Nepal and Tibet were a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
These events underscore the immense power of the Himalayan landscape, which can unleash destruction on an unprecedented scale.
In Nepal's case, the disaster began with an ice rock avalanche several kilometers upstream, overwhelming the Lhende Khola River and sending a torrent of water, mud, and debris racing down valleys and across borders.