'Not charity': Nepal seeks compensation from India, US, China for deadly flood
Nepal is aggressively pursuing legal and financial retribution from major emitters of greenhouse gases, following catastrophic flash floods that ravaged the nation. Despite contributing virtually no emissions, the Himalayan country is experiencing disproportionate impacts, including rapid glacial retreat and deadly mountain tsunamis.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Kantipur TV that Nepal is shifting from aid-seeking to demanding justice and compensation, emphasizing that this is not charity but a matter of moral and legal accountability. Khanal identified China, the United States, and India as the world's largest emitters and warned that the survival of South Asian civilization hangs in the balance if the Himalayan glaciers disappear.
Nepal has formally requested urgent financial aid from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, citing losses far exceeding its capacity to respond. Survivors of the August 26 disaster are relying on immediate humanitarian aid, including shelter and medical care provided by India. One survivor expressed deep gratitude for the Indian government's assistance, describing it as a lifeline for his community.
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