Dr Narayan Gyawali

The author is a global flood resilience expert with over fifteen years of professional experience in disaster risk reduction and management. His Ph.D. research focused on measuring the flood resilience in development practices. Dr. Gyawali is a global researcher and trainer in disaster risk management and has published numerous articles and book chapters on flood resilience. He currently serves as the Nepal Program Director for an international humanitarian and development organization.
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Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells

Published On: September 10, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: Dr Narayan Gyawali

On August 18, 2024, an unusual flooding event swept through Thame village in the Everest region of Nepal. This incident was later identified by the Government of Nepal as a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).