Call for Joint Action on Himalayan Climate Risks
Call for Joint Action on Himalayan Climate Risks
IN · Published Sep 8, 2026
Recent catastrophic floods in Nepal have highlighted the urgent need for cross-border collaboration among South Asian nations.
The floods, triggered by an ice avalanche in Tibet, destroyed 12 hydropower plants and displaced thousands.

Impact & Risks

The floods in Nepal have displaced nearly 30,000 people, destroyed homes, and wiped out up to 80% of crops in some areas. The lack of timely data sharing from upstream regions like Tibet worsened the disaster's impact. Across the Himalayan region, unregulated construction, deforestation, and glacial melt are increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters, posing risks to millions of people and critical infrastructure.

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