Nepal continues search operations after severe floods

Devastating flash floods in the Himalayas have resulted in over 1,100 deaths and nearly 4,000 missing, with search operations ongoing. The United Nations estimates at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris were left behind after the glacial collapse that triggered the floods, affecting hydropower stations and other infrastructure. Nepal’s Foreign Minister has called for compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, emphasizing the impact of climate change on vulnerable nations like Nepal.

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