# Nepal seeks climate compensation following deadly floods > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nepal-climate-disaster-and-compensation-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-10T11:12:04.000Z. Sources: 77. Developments: 4. Following the catastrophic glacial collapse on August 26 that devastated the Bhotekoshi river basin, Nepal’s death toll has risen to at least 1,400 confirmed dead, with approximately 5,600 people reported missing. The disaster impacted Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot regions as well as China’s Tibet region, causing widespread destruction to major roads, dozens of bridges, and multiple hydropower plants. Government assessments have refined reconstruction estimates, placing the total cost at approximately $4.78 billion. This budget is divided into $57.67 million for immediate recovery and relief over the next six months, and $4.71 billion for long-term reconstruction. The energy sector has been severely hit, with 13 hydroelectric projects totaling 759 MW and five solar plants affected. Infrastructure damage is extensive, including 69 kilometers of roads, 33 motorable bridges, 53 suspension bridges, and roughly 7,570 damaged or destroyed private houses. In response to the devastation, Nepal’s leadership continues to demand international climate justice. Prime Minister Balendra Shah intends to address the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for climate reparations, noting that the nation contributes only 0.1% to global emissions. The government has specifically requested $20 million in compensation from a United Nations fund. This follows previous calls from Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and President Ramchandra Paudel to treat financial assistance as a debt owed by wealthy nations rather than charity. ## Claims - The floods resulted in over 1,300 deaths and 5,100 people missing. (disputed by 5 sources) - Thirteen hydroelectric projects with a combined capacity of 759 MW were affected. (disputed by 4 sources) - The floods killed more than 1,400 people and left approximately 5,600 people missing. (disputed by 4 sources) - The disaster affected 12 hydropower projects. (disputed by 3 sources) - The death toll from the flash floods has risen to 1,369. (disputed by 3 sources) - The death toll from the flood disaster has risen to 1,357. (disputed by 2 sources) - Scientists state the floods were caused by the effects of climate change. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Nepal's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Environment sent a joint letter to the United Nations requesting $20 million in damages. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The disaster was caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The UN's Loss and Damage Fund faces a $2.8 billion funding gap. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Nepal officials are framing the disaster as a climate change-induced event. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Nepal estimates $4.78 billion in reconstruction costs after deadly glacial flood A glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border has caused devastating floods, killing over 1,400 people. Nepal estimates reconstruction costs at $4.78 billion and is calling for global climate reparations. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-estimates-474-billion-needed-for-flood-reconstruction ### 2026-09-08: Nepal floods: Death toll rises as nation seeks climate justice Deadly flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet have killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Nepal is seeking $20 million in climate justice compensation. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-seeks-us-20-million-in-climate-compensation-after-devastating-floods ### 2026-09-04: Nepal expresses gratitude to China for disaster relief assistance Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal thanked China for its disaster relief assistance and emphasized bilateral cooperation on addressing shared climate change challenges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-expresses-gratitude-to-china-for-disaster-relief-assistance ### 2026-09-01: Nepal seeks climate compensation from major emitters after deadly floods Nepal is demanding climate compensation from India, China, and the US following a deadly glacial-collapse flood that killed over 1,100 people, framing the issue as a matter of legal and moral liability. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-demands-climate-compensation-from-major-emitters-after-deadly-floods --- Cite as: Nepal seeks climate compensation following deadly floods. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nepal-climate-disaster-and-compensation-efforts