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How does warming cause floods?
The Himalayas are warming at twice the global average, leading to more extreme weather. While melting glaciers contribute, increased atmospheric moisture from warmer temperatures means heavier rainfall. This intensifies the risk of flash floods and landslides, overwhelming river systems and forcing communities to evacuate, as in this Nepali incident.
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