how bad is western nepal's damage?
Western Nepal has suffered significant damage due to recent floods and landslides. Reports indicate six people have died and five are missing, with major highways disrupted and infrastructure damaged. The overall flood damage in Nepal has been estimated at NPR 52.67 billion, with hundreds of tourists missing as well. This severe impact has even led the Asian Development Bank to lower Nepal's growth forecast to 4.1 percent. Recovery plans focusing on climate resilience are being discussed to address these losses.
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- (untitled)The Kathmandu Post
- Rain Hits Many Parts of Nepal Causing Various ImpactsThe Kathmandu Post
- Six dead, five missing as floods and landslides hit NepalThe Himalayan Times
- Nepal to get $20 million from loss and damage fund soonOnline Khabar
- Floods Cause NPR 52.67 Billion Loss, 794 Tourists Missing in NepalICT Frame
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