Nepal Flood Recovery

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1. 20 Sep

   On August 26, a wall of rock and ice broke away from Langtang Lirung in the Himalayas, resulting in a massive flood and mudflow that killed thousands of people along the border of Nepal and Tibet.

   3 outlets · The Free Press
2. 23 Sep

   Some 1,400 bodies have been recovered in Nepal, and more than 5,000 remain unaccounted for.

   5 outlets · NPR
3. 24 Sep

   The floods have cut Nepal’s electricity generation capacity — mainly hydropower — by 10 per cent, with the energy sector accounting for half of the total infrastructure damage from the disaster.

   2 outlets · Dawn
4. 25 Sep

   The floods killed more than 1,400 people and left more than 6,000 missing, most of them on the Nepali side of the border.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 20 articles

• 29 Sep Women and children displaced by Nepal's floods say safe housing, privacy and stability remain out of reachKarishma Tamang, a 26-year-old pregnant woman from Rasuwa District in Nepal, remains displaced one month after deadly flash floods swept through the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor near the Chinese border. The floods killed about 1,450 people and left over 5,500 missing, with reconstruction costs estimated at $4.8 billion. Tamang and others like her are housed in makeshift tents lacking proper sanitation and…Deutsche Welle
• 29 Sep Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?On August 26, floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts caused extensive damage to infrastructure and communities, prompting immediate rescue efforts followed by a focus on rehabilitation and recovery one month later. Dr. Nimesh Dhungana of the University of Manchester discusses how government responses to disasters like the 2015 earthquake and recent floods show a pattern of decisive initial action…The Hindu
• 28 Sep ‘Still a lockdown’: Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season beginsDeadly floods caused by a glacial mountain collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed over 1,450 people and severely damaged key highways, impacting tourism in Nepal significantly. The disaster has led to cancellations during the peak September-November season when nearly one-third of the country's annual tourists usually visit. Tourism accounts for about 8% of Nepal’s GDP and employs over a million people…Al Jazeera
• 27 Sep One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missingA month after severe floods devastated Nepal, over 5,285 people remain unaccounted for and more than 1,100 individuals are still housed in holding centers. The ongoing situation is exacerbated by new rainfalls affecting those residing in temporary shelters. The country now faces a massive rebuilding cost of $4.78 billion.Al Jazeera
• 27 Sep Nepal’s flooding disaster set to pile billions onto its national debtNepal faced devastating floods on August 26 when a massive landslide in the northern part of the country triggered a debris flood that killed over 1,400 people and caused $4.8 billion (£3.6bn) worth of damage, equivalent to 11% of Nepal's GDP. The government seeks grant-based compensation due to the country’s minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, but the Loss and Damage fund established at COP27…The Independent
• 27 Sep Nepal's hydropower ambitions face climate reality checkNepal's reliance on hydropower faced significant challenges after a devastating flood in August caused by a glacial mountain collapse at the China-Nepal border, which killed over 1,400 people and disrupted about 10% of Nepal’s power generation capacity. The disaster damaged numerous hydropower projects, prompting concerns about energy security as climate risks increase. With more than 90% of Nepal’s electricity…Dawn
• 27 Sep Relentless rainfall triggers floods, landslips across NepalHeavy rainfall since September 24, 2026, in Nepal has caused floods and landslips, leading to the deaths of at least 1,453 people and leaving over 5,000 missing. As of September 26, 13,795 individuals have been rescued according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The report highlights specific incidents such as floodwaters from the Tinau River in Rupandehi district sweeping…The Hindu
• 27 Sep B.C. family still looking for answers 1 month after deadly Nepal floodOne month after a deadly flood in Nepal, a B.C. couple, Sumit and Shubakshi Rawla, are among 29 Canadians who remain missing. The flooding occurred on August 26, with over 1,400 bodies recovered but over 5,600 people still unaccounted for. While the Rawlas were visiting family in India at the time, they had taken a trip to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet and were reported missing after communicating an hour before the…CBC
• 26 Sep A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recoveryA month after severe flooding hit Nepal, thousands remain displaced and 5,644 people are still missing, with many believed trapped in hydropower tunnels. Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the U.N. General Assembly to call for international support and regional cooperation to tackle climate-related disasters. The government is struggling with recovery efforts, including DNA testing delays that have prevented…Toronto Star
• 25 Sep Nepal's flood survivors still waiting to find out what comes nextCatastrophic floods caused by a massive ice and rock collapse in the Himalayas have devastated Nepal’s Nuwakot district, leaving over 1,400 people dead and more than 5,700 missing as of August. In Devighat, entire sections of the town are buried under mud and debris, with residents like Maina Pariyar struggling to rebuild their lives while fearing another flood. Despite initial aid efforts, recovery assistance is…ABC News (AU)

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