Canadians missing after deadly flash floods in Nepal
Summary
This episode covers the catastrophic flash floods in northern Nepal that killed over 500 people and left thousands missing. Mona Sherpa of CARE Nepal describes the severe infrastructure damage and challenges in delivering aid to remote areas. Scientist David Potter explains how melting permafrost likely triggered the glacial collapse, warning of similar climate risks globally. The segment concludes with the emotional impact on the Nepalese-Canadian community as they struggle to contact loved ones.
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