# Why is Nepal so susceptible to natural disasters?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-08-29T06:03:44+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/why-is-nepal-so-susceptible-to-natural-disasters-/107093846
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## Resource

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.

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