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Construction boom pushes Nepal’s mountain settlements into flood-prone areas

Kathmandu Post ·

A new study finds at least 108,500 people in Nepal are exposed to potential flooding, as hydropower development, road expansion and unplanned urbanisation increase risks in vulnerable mountain regions.

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