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Nepal's unprecedent flood: devastation, loss, and hope for recovery

Scale of impacts and status of international response

Nepal is still grappling with severe impacts of unprecedented floods, resulting in about 250 deaths and extensive infrastructure damage. Initial economic losses are estimated at US$126 million, and may rise, underscoring the urgent need for recovery. While domestic efforts are ongoing, the scale of destruction calls for coordinated and immediate international response.

Manjeet Dhakal, 04 October 2024

In the wake of last weekend's unprecedented floods, I have received countless messages of sympathy and support from friends near and far. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone standing in solidarity, for your commitment to helping flood victims and calling for an urgent response that recognizes these floods as part of the growing global climate crisis.

Many have asked about the scale of the impact and the status of international support, so in this blog, I aim to provide an overview of the devastation and how both national and international communities are responding.

Scale of the Impact

The full extent of the devastation caused by the unprecedented floods has yet to be assessed. The government of Nepal has established a special task force to evaluate the damage, with an initial report expected within the next two weeks.

However, based on preliminary estimates, the numbers are staggering: