Nepal: At Least 193 Killed in Floods and Landslides
Nepal: At Least 193 Killed in Floods and Landslides
The Facts
At least 193 people were killed in Nepal over the weekend after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across the Himalayan nation, local authorities said on Monday.
In a statement, police added that 31 people were still reported missing while 96 people were injured.
The Spin
While monsoon season brings floods and landslides to Nepal on a yearly basis, scientists said that climate change was exacerbating the problem as the rainfall has got worse year on year.
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