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The article discusses the recurring challenges faced by the Melamchi area in Nepal during the monsoon season. It highlights the vulnerability of the region to landslides, floods, and debris flows, worsened by heavy rainfall. The Melamchi River’s unstable slopes often lead to landslides, creating landslide dams that, when breached, result in flash floods with significant debris downstream. The article emphasizes the need for improved disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies in this area to minimize the impact of monsoon-related disasters.