The floods have devastated villages, hydropower projects, and trade routes, particularly in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The destruction has affected thousands of lives, disrupted tourism, and caused significant economic losses, including damage to infrastructure worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The environmental impacts extend beyond Nepal, affecting downstream regions in India and other Southasian countries. Accelerating glacier melt and permafrost thaw increase the risk of future disasters, threatening the livelihoods of millions dependent on Himalayan rivers. The geopolitical divisions in Southasia further complicate coordinated responses to these transboundary climate challenges.