Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 3
Articles | Volume 25, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-1071-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-1071-2025
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 3
Research article
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11 Mar 2025
Research article |  | 11 Mar 2025

Dynamics and impacts of monsoon-induced geological hazards: a 2022 flood study along the Swat River in Pakistan

Nazir Ahmed Bazai, Mehtab Alam, Peng Cui, Wang Hao, Adil Poshad Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Yao Shunyu, Muhammad Ramzan, Li Wanhong, and Tashfain Ahmed

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The 2022 monsoon in Pakistan's Swat River basin brought record rainfall, exceeding averages by 7–8%, triggering catastrophic debris flows and floods. Key factors include extreme rainfall, deforestation, and steep slopes. Fieldwork, remote sensing, and simulations highlight land degradation's role in intensifying floods. Recommendations include reforestation, early warning systems, and land use reforms to protect communities and reduce future risks
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