The floods have caused significant damage to infrastructure and livelihoods in downstream communities in Nepal. The disaster highlights the vulnerability of large hydropower projects and settlements in hazard-prone areas. With climate change accelerating glacier melt and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, the risks to both human lives and economic assets are growing. The lack of cross-border cooperation and real-time data sharing further amplifies the potential for catastrophic outcomes. Downstream communities, particularly in Nepal, bear the brunt of these hazards, often with limited resources for recovery.