NYT
Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Nepal's government estimated that recent floods caused $5 billion in damage, equal to approximately one-tenth of the country's annual gross domestic product. The floods affected infrastructure, agriculture, and housing across multiple regions.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/world/asia/nepal-floods-economy.html
