Nepal PM Balendra Shah demands climate action after Himalayan disaster takes over 939 lives
- Posted on September 1, 2026
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In brief
Following a catastrophic glacial collapse in the Himalayan region that claimed over 939 lives and left thousands missing, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has intensified calls for global climate action. The disaster, attributed to rapidly changing environmental conditions, has prompted Nepal to mobilize international pressure on developed nations to commit substantial resources toward climate mitigation and adaptation strategies for vulnerable mountain ecosystems.
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah demands climate action after Himalayan disaster takes over 939 lives
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has blamed climate change for last weeks devastating Himalayan flood, calling it an “extraordinary” disaster triggered by a glacial collapse. With at least 939 people dead and nearly 4,500 missing, Shah urged Nepal to press the international community for climate action and support.
