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Glacier break or earthquake? What triggeredthe Nepal floods? | Explained

The evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.

The Hindu28 Aug 2026, 06:19 amUpdated 37 min ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Glacier break or earthquake? What triggered the Nepal floods? | Explained

The evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.

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Source: The Hindu. Published 28 Aug 2026, 06:19 am.

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