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Why Nepal's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame a 'complex chain of hazards' for the devastating flash flooding

Daily Mail Science and Tech · 26 August 2026 at 17:11

Why Nepal's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame a 'complex chain of hazards' for the devastating flash flooding

According to Professor Liz Stephens, Professor in Climate Risks and Resilience at University of Reading, a 'complex chain of hazards' is likely to blame.

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Why Nepal's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame a 'complex chain of hazards' for the devastating flash flooding

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