# Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?

https://mins.news/en/item/61398

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 17:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/16/why-has-the-response-to-nepals-floods-been-so-muted?traffic_source=rss

> Three weeks after a glacier and rock collapse from Langtang Lirung triggered devastating floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli valleys, more than 1,380 people are confirmed dead and about 5,100 remain missing. Nepal estimates recovery will cost $4.7bn, while international support has focused on modest emergency aid. The article argues wealthy nations are resisting responsibility for climate-related loss and damage.

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