Episode
Why is Nepal so susceptible to natural disasters?
- Podcast
- ABC News Top Stories
- Published
- Aug 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 277
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Summary
Early analysis suggests a chain of events took place high in the Himalayas, leading to the catastrophic flash flooding disaster in Nepal and Tibet, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing.