Tragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?
What to know
- When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.S1
- Barun Lamichhane, from Aberdeen, tells BBC Scotland News his uncle, brother and cousin all died but his parents and grandmother survived.S2
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Tragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?
When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.
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Man's brother, uncle and cousin die in Nepal flash floods
Barun Lamichhane, from Aberdeen, tells BBC Scotland News his uncle, brother and cousin all died but his parents and grandmother survived.
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United KingdomTragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?
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Published Aug 27, 2026
What to know
- When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.S1
- Barun Lamichhane, from Aberdeen, tells BBC Scotland News his uncle, brother and cousin all died but his parents and grandmother survived.S2
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