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Bracing for a future of extreme weather

ཟླ་༤ 01, 2025 3 mins read
Bracing for a future of extreme weather

Bhutan’s climate is becoming increasingly erratic, with extreme weather events such as flash floods, glacial melt, and unpredictable rainfall patterns posing growing threats to communities, infrastructure, and agriculture.

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