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What makes the Nepal's geographyso uniquely prone to disasters

The deadly flooding that struck Nepal this week is not the first disaster that people in the region have endured. The country's unique geography makes it especially prone to natural disasters.

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Katia Riddle28 Aug 2026, 09:14 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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What makes the Nepal's geography so uniquely prone to disasters

The deadly flooding that struck Nepal this week is not the first disaster that people in the region have endured. The country's unique geography makes it especially prone to natural disasters.

This report is published with credit to NPR. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on NPR →

Source: NPR · Katia Riddle. Published 28 Aug 2026, 09:14 pm.

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