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On August 26, 2026, a mass of ice and rock collapsed high in the Himalayas, unleashing a catastrophic torrent through the Nepal–China border region. Water, mud, and boulders surged through the Lhende Khola and Bhote Koshi river system before entering the Trishuli, burying settlements, destroying bridges, and damaging hydropower projects. Within minutes, one of Asia’s most important mountain corridors had become a channel of destruction.

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Fall 2025: Issue 43