Devastating flash floods in Rasuwa, Nepal
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Nepal Government, United Nations Loss and Damage Fund
Rasuwa, Nepal
August 26, 2026
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A glacial collapse triggered a massive flood in the Rasuwa region of Nepal on August 26, 2026. The disaster resulted in over 1,400 deaths and approximately 6,000 missing persons. Reconstruction costs are estimated at US$5 billion, prompting Nepal to seek urgent support from the UN's Loss and Damage Fund.
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