What caused the Central Nepal Floods in September 2024?

An extreme cloudburst dropped over 300 mm of rain in 24 hours on the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi headwaters, triggering flash floods, debris flows, and landslide dam breaches that cascaded downstream.

Why was Rasuwagadi so severely affected?

Rasuwagadi sits in a narrow valley at the confluence of two rivers, with critical infrastructure (highway, bridge, customs) built on the active floodplain. Riverbed mining and lack of early warning amplified the damage.

How does climate change influence Central Nepal Floods?

Warming in the Hindu Kush Himalaya is nearly double the global average, intensifying monsoon extremes, accelerating glacier melt, and destabilizing slopes — all of which increase the frequency and magnitude of compound flood events.