A Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment estimates damage caused by the August 26 flood at Rs400 billion.

His first foreign trip since taking office comes as Nepal seeks international support after devastating floods.

The Bhotekoshi disaster highlights rising climate risks in the Himalayas, but experts say Nepal needs stronger evidence, sharper diplomacy and a clear strategy to secure international grants.

Shah will take a small delegation to New York and make Nepal’s case on the Bhotekoshi disaster.

As Nepal reels from the August 26 flood, Chinese scientists warn that warming glaciers could trigger more frequent cascading disasters.

Requests climate funds for recovery, along with tunnel rescue teams, forensic expertise and critical equipment.

Government asks global loss-and-damage fund for immediate support, saying the scale of destruction exceeds the country’s capacity to respond.

Assistance ranges from tunnel rescue and forensic expertise to relief materials and specialised equipment. Nepal seeks more help for recovery and reconstruction.

With Tatopani closed and Rasuwagadhi destroyed by floods, Nepal’s traders are now left with Korala as the only functioning overland trade route with China ahead of the festive season.

The assessment will determine reconstruction needs as government plans to seek international support for rehabilitation and rebuilding.

An 11-member specialised reconnaissance team for tunnel rescue from India has mobilised while a tunnel rescue team from China is also at work.

Correspondents must submit passports and visas, identity cards issued by their organisation, details of pay and perks, among other things.

Amid pressure from countries whose nationals remain missing, officials say they would allow international experts to assist in tunnel rescues and body identification.

Government asks its diplomatic missions to channel foreign assistance through the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.

Nepal says a Tibet earthquake may have triggered a glacial outburst, but officials on both sides of the border remain unable to establish the exact cause as rescue and relief efforts intensify.