Evaluation of post extreme floods in high mountain region: A case study of the Melamchi flood 2021 ​at the Koshi River Basin in Nepal

Evaluation of post extreme floods in high mountain region: A case study of the Melamchi flood 2021 ​at the Koshi River Basin in Nepal

Extreme precipitation events and associated hazards are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. On June 2021, a devastating flash flood occurred in the Melamchi River in Nepal causing immense destruction to lives and property. The flood event was cascading in nature and associated...

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Main Authors: Tirtha Raj Adhikari, Binod Baniya, Qiuhong Tang, Rocky Talchabhadel, Manish Raj Gouli, Bhumi Raj Budhathoki, Ram Prasad Awasthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2023-09-01
Series:Natural Hazards Research
Subjects:
Extreme flood
Climate change
HEC-RAS
Melamchi watershed
Nepal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666592123000707

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