India Should Be Concerned About Nepal Floods

Nepal's severe floods, which have resulted in over 1,000 deaths, highlight the interconnected risk posed by Himalayan rivers shared with India. Most Nepalese rivers, such as the Kosi, Gandaki, and Karnali, flow into Indian states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, making India especially vulnerable to floods driven by rainfall and sediment from Nepal. The severity of floods in India depends on Nepal’s rainfall, Indian river conditions, and infrastructure resilience, emphasizing the need for better cross-border cooperation and early warning systems. Increasing climate change impacts elevate the risk of catastrophic debris flows and glacial lake outbursts, intensifying the threat to both nations.

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