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Nepal demands climate compensation after 1,127-death flood

9/2/2026

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Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is demanding climate compensation from China, the United States and India.
The August 26 Bhotekoshi River flood killed 1,127 people and left about 3,900 missing.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle estimates rebuilding will cost $4-5 billion, roughly 10% of Nepal’s economy.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah may attend the UN General Assembly to press Nepal’s compensation claim.

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Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is demanding climate compensation from China, the United States and India.
The August 26 Bhotekoshi River flood killed 1,127 people and left about 3,900 missing.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle estimates rebuilding will cost $4-5 billion, roughly 10% of Nepal’s economy.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah may attend the UN General Assembly to press Nepal’s compensation claim.