The flash flood caused widespread destruction in Nepal and Tibet, with significant risks to communities living in mountainous regions. The rapid warming of these areas is leading to glacier fragmentation and slope destabilisation, making them more prone to catastrophic events. Smaller glaciers perched on steep slopes are particularly vulnerable, and their collapse can result in devastating floods. The situation is exacerbated by the degradation of permafrost, which acts as a natural glue holding rocky slopes together.