Rastriya Swatantra Party Whip Highlights Climate Change Impact on Nepal
Summary
RSP Chief Whip Prakashchandra Pariyar told the House of Representatives that the deadly floods in BhoteKoshi and Trishuli in Rasuwa were a direct result of climate change. He said Nepal contributes almost nothing to global carbon emissions, yet Nepali citizens are paying the fatal price.
Key Points
- Prakashchandra Pariyar linked the September 10 floods in BhoteKoshi and Trishuli, Rasuwa, to climate change.
- He made the remarks during a House of Representatives meeting on Thursday.
- Pariyar said Nepal contributes almost zero to global carbon emissions but is suffering the consequences.
- The floods were described as catastrophic and deadly for Nepali citizens.
