Wagle to tour US, Doha and Bangkok seeking help after climate-triggered Rasuwa floods
Summary
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle will visit Doha, New York, Washington DC and Bangkok to seek international support after the climate-triggered Rasuwa floods. Nepal is preparing to press its case at global forums for climate justice, disaster reconstruction funding and stronger support for vulnerable countries.
Key Points
- Swarnim Wagle will travel to Doha, the United States and Bangkok to rally support for Nepal after the devastating climate-linked floods in Rasuwa.
- Nepal plans to present scientific evidence linking climate change to the August 26 disaster and use upcoming multilateral meetings to push for climate justice and loss-and-damage compensation.
- The floods left at least 1,403 people dead and 6,150 missing, with preliminary government estimates putting total damage and losses at Rs408 billion.
- Wagle thanked India for rescue and relief support and said reconstruction will require major international assistance.
