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Nepal seeks climate compensation following deadly floods

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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 ~~over 5,000~~ 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. ~~Nepal’s Foreign Ministry has~~ 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 ~~transport sectors remain the most heavily impacted, requiring massive investment to restore the electrical grid~~ five solar plants affected. Infrastructure damage is extensive, including 69 kilometers of roads, 33 motorable bridges, 53 suspension bridges, and roughly 7,570 damaged ~~infrastructure.~~ 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. ~~Local relief efforts are also active, including a donation of NPR 2.11 crore and emergency shelter supplies from Prabhu Bank to the PM Disaster Relief Fund.~~

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