The devastating Nepal Flood 2026 has raised serious questions about the increasing disaster risks across the Himalayas. In this exclusive interview on ThirdPole.Live, India’s senior geologist Prof. S.P. Sati explains the key geological and environmental factors behind the disaster.
What caused the sudden flooding in Nepal? How are climate change, glacier melting, intense rainfall, landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) linked to the growing risks in the Himalayan region? More importantly, are there other locations that could face a similar disaster in the future?
Prof. S.P. Sati identifies the vulnerable Himalayan zones and explains why increasing temperatures and changing weather patterns are creating new challenges for mountain communities.
Watch the full interview to understand the science behind the Nepal Flood 2026, the potential risks ahead, and what the Himalayas may be telling us about the future of disasters.
