Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’
Summary
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah spoke at the United Nations, calling last month’s deadly floods in Nepal a warning to the world about climate change. The disaster killed over 1,400 people, and Shah urged global cooperation and funding to help Nepal and its neighbors manage climate risks.Key Facts
- In August 2026, floods triggered by a glacial collapse killed at least 1,453 people in northern Nepal.
- About 5,500 people were still missing after the disaster.
- The floods were caused by a combination of long-term warming, melting glaciers, thawing permafrost, and unstable land.
- Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
- The country relies on hydropower for 99% of its electricity, which was affected by the floods.
- Prime Minister Shah called for a ‘Himalaya Climate Resilience Mechanism’ involving Nepal, India, and China to share data and improve early warnings.
- Nepal has requested $20 million from the UN's loss and damage fund, but estimates the disaster’s cost at $5 billion.
- The United States recently promised $31 million to help Nepal with flood recovery.
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