On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys killed over 1,100 people, left thousands missing, and caused an estimated $5 billion in damage—nearly one-tenth of the country’s economy. Beyond the immediate tragedy, this event highlights a stark global reality: vulnerable nations that contribute least to global carbon emissions often face the most devastating impacts. Yet climate hazards alone do not dictate the scale of a disaster—governance, local capacity, infrastructure resilience, and community preparedness determine who survives.
Join the Keough School of Global Affairs for an urgent flash panel bringing together leading researchers and local expertise to examine the cascading impacts of the Nepal floods and the path toward equitable disaster resilience.
Originally published at keough.nd.edu.