Nepal suffers catastrophic floods following glacial collapse
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Shisir Khanal (Foreign Minister of Nepal)
Nuwakot district and border regions, Nepal
August 29, 2026
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A glacial mountain collapse along the Nepal-China border triggered massive floods in late August 2026. Over 1,400 people died and 6,000 remain missing. Economic damages are estimated at US$5 billion. The Nepalese government is seeking international climate financing for recovery and resilient infrastructure.
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