The role of climate change in the Nepal floods

NPR | By Julia Simon

Published August 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM CDT

The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.

Julia Simon

Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk.

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