The Latest Breaking News from Balendra Shah

One month after Nepal floods, 33 British nationals are among thousands still missing

The whereabouts of the 33 Britons are unknown as Nepal marks a month of the catastrophic flood

The Independent UK · Sep 26

'Ask India, Pakistan, Bangladesh': Nepal PM flags devastation in global south at UN

Nepal prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday warned the United Nations General Assembly about the devastating impact of climate change. He said catastrophic floods that killed at least 1,400 people in the country highlighted the human cost of a crisis borne most severely by those least responsible for it.

The Times of India · Sep 26

A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery

Thousands in Nepal have lost their homes and livelihoods after last month's devastating floods

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change

Shah ⁠said ​Nepal’s recovery and reconstruction needs were estimated at about 10% of GDP, as he appealed for more international support

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Nepal's leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a 'warning to the world' about climate change

A month after deadly floods, Nepal's prime minister says the climate-connected catastrophe is a warning to the rest of the world

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Nepal’s catastrophic floods were ‘warning to the world', PM Shah tells UN

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah said on Thursday that last month’s catastrophic floods were a “warning to the world” of growing climate risks in the Himalayas. He said warming was melting glaciers and permafrost and urged international support to help Nepal adapt to threats it could not face alone.

France 24 · Sep 25

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry

Nepal estimates a $4.78 billion reconstruction bill following a deadly glacial flood. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly on climate change impacts. The disaster killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing on the China-Nepal border. Damage assessments indicate significant losses to infrastructure and agricultural land.…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z protests that toppled KP Oli government

Young people gathered at Nepal's parliament to remember deadly anti-corruption protests. These demonstrations led to the downfall of the former government and significant political change. The nation also mourns recent devastating floods which caused widespread loss of life. An inquiry commission recommended further probes against officials involved in the violence.…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Nepal PM Balendra Shah to address UN session to voice concern over climate change

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly soon. He plans to raise climate change and seek international compensation for devastating floods. These flash floods, caused by an ice-rock avalanche, killed over thirteen hundred people. The Nepalese delegation is preparing its position for the upcoming global discussions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

What we know about the link between Nepal’s flash floods and our climate crisis

In this week’s newsletter: The full scale of the disaster is still emerging, but as rescue efforts continue, scientists warn that a warming Himalayas could mean more deadly hazards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4