The flood has caused significant loss of life and property in Nepal, with over 1,300 confirmed deaths and thousands still missing. The disaster has highlighted the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to climate-induced events such as thawing permafrost and glacial lake outbursts. The economic impact is severe, with damages estimated in billions of dollars, leaving Nepal struggling to recover. The incident underscores the unequal burden of climate change on low-emission countries like Nepal.