Nepal Endured Months of Political Upheaval. Devastating Floods Are Now Testing Its New Government
The disaster destroyed 7,500 homes, left 20,000 more needing rebuilding and damaged at least 12 hydropower projects, officials said.
- As of Tuesday, more than 1,300 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal and Tibet following massive floods two weeks ago, with about 5,000 still missing.
- Prime Minister Balen Shah, who took office in March following political upheaval, now faces an early test managing the recovery while delivering competent governance to his new administration.
- Disaster authorities estimate preliminary damage at $2.56 billion, nearly one-fifth of Nepal's annual budget, while floods destroyed roughly 7,500 homes and damaged at least 12 hydropower projects accounting for about 10% of electricity generation.
- Sumnima Udas, a member of Parliament, argues that industrialized nations bear responsibility for helping vulnerable countries recover from climate-linked disasters, as Nepal has requested international assistance including from the United Nations.
- Future infrastructure planning must reconsider where roads and settlements are built to reduce the risk of repeating these losses as Nepal balances climate vulnerability with rebuilding needs spanning $4 billion to $5 billion.
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Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government
The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding.
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NEW DELHI — The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements and swept away roads and bridges in Nepal’s mountains and river valleys. Roughly 7,500 homes were destroyed, another 20,000 need rebuilding and at least 12 hydropower projects were damaged. The damage estimate so far of $2.56 billion is a staggering bill for a country with a total budget of $14 billion for the current fiscal year. The losses come at a challenging time for the Himal…
Nepal’s New Government Faces First Major Test as Deadly Floods Follow Months of Political Turmoil
NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal NEW DELHI – Two weeks after sudden floods tore through Nepal’s mountain communities and river valleys, the scale of destruction is coming into sharper focus. Entire settlements were inundated, while roads and bridges were ripped away. Authorities estimate about 7,500 homes have been destroyed, another 20,000 require reconstruction, and at least 12 hydropower projects sustained […]
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