# Climate change was a key factor in deadly Nepal-China floods, scientists say

https://mins.news/en/item/62115

- euronews, 2026-09-17 05:36 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/climate-change-was-key-factor-in-deadly-nepal-china-flood-scientists-say

> Researchers described the deadly flooding as a “compound crisis” shaped by long-term warming, retreating glaciers, thawing permafrost and geological instability. They also believe the 2015 earthquake may have contributed.

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