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The 2026 Rasuwa Flood Disaster in Nepal

Authors

  • Urja
  • Swikriti Timsina

Keywords:

Rasuwa flood; Nepal; flood disaster; natural hazards; disaster management; climate change; flood risk; emergency response; disaster recovery; community resilience

Abstract

This submission documents the 2026 Rasuwa flood disaster in Nepal and brings together information relevant to understanding the event, its impacts, response, and recovery. It addresses the consequences of the flooding for affected communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and the environment, while providing a basis for research and knowledge sharing on flood risk and disaster management. The work aims to support researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and humanitarian stakeholders by improving access to timely information and encouraging further study of disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and community resilience in Nepal.

Author Biographies

  • Urja
    HR director, [HR Department], Radhakundah Institute (Nepal).
  • Swikriti Timsina

    Researcher, Research Department

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