Nepal PM Condemns Climate Inaction After ‘Himalayan Tsunami’ Devastates Nation

Nepal's PM warns of climate injustice after deadly floods kill 1,400. Calls for global action and resilience funding.

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah delivered a powerful message to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, highlighting the devastating impact of recent catastrophic floods that claimed at least 1,400 lives in his country. The disaster, referred to as a ‘Himalayan Tsunami,’ has drawn sharp criticism of the international community’s failure to support nations least responsible for climate change.

The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood, which struck northern Nepal four weeks ago, left over 6,000 people missing and caused damage estimated at 10% of the nation’s GDP. Shah emphasized that the event was not just a local tragedy but a global warning, questioning whether the world had truly taken heed of the message.

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He pointed to the accelerating effects of climate change, including melting permafrost and unstable mountain slopes, which heighten the risk of avalanches, landslides, and floods. While Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it continues to face repeated devastation, forcing the country to borrow for recovery efforts. Shah called for stronger climate financing and proposed a regional Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China to improve early warning systems and cross-border disaster response.

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