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Nepal And Japan: Two Nations Shaped By Difficult Geography, Two Tragedies That Entered History

Nepal and Japan face very different but serious geographical risks. Japan is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, while Nepal faces landslides, glacial floods and extreme weather. After the August 26 Rasuwa disaster, TU expert Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari estimated its gravitational energy exceeded that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The disaster has so far killed 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing.

Sep 8

China to Continue Sharing Emergency Weather and Hydrological Information With Nepal

China will continue sharing emergency weather and hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, including updates on river blockages and potential glacial lake risks, to support rescue and disaster relief efforts.

Sep 4

Before the Flood Arrived: What Did Nepal Know And When?

Nepal's official timeline shows that authorities began receiving information about the devastating Rasuwa flood around 9 AM, with mass SMS warnings following shortly afterward. While communities farther downstream potentially had more time to react, those near the Tibet border faced a much shorter warning window. The key unanswered question is whether information from upstream could have reached Nepal earlier and provided more time to save lives.

Aug 28

More Than 8,300 Kathmandu Households Identified As Vulnerable Ahead Of Monsoon Season

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has approved a monsoon preparedness plan after identifying 128 flood-prone locations across the city. The plan estimates that more than 8,300 households could be affected by flooding and inundation during this year's monsoon season.

Jun 14

Pokhara Begins Firke Khola Clearance Drive After 35-Day Ultimatum Ends

Pokhara Metropolitan City has started demolishing illegal structures along Firke Khola after a 35-day ultimatum expired, aiming to reduce monsoon flood risks and restore the river corridor.

May 24