‘Pre-event indications’: Did Nepal miss warning signs before deadly floods?
A glacier collapse in Nepal and China showed visible signs days before the disaster.
Scientists noted brown meltwater and a propagating crack as pre-event indications.
The disaster killed over 1,100 people, with more lives potentially saved by better warning systems.
Comprehensive monitoring of glaciers and slopes is now stressed for vulnerable communities.
Enhanced cross-border cooperation is also needed for transboundary hazard management.
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