Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change

Nepal has estimated disaster costs at $5 billion and is seeking funds from the United Nations Loss and Damage Fund, according to reporting on the country's request. The fund was established to help developing nations address climate-related disasters. The U.N. reported that the fund currently lacks sufficient resources, with some wealthy nations, including the United States, not contributing at the requested levels.

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