AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Toll Update: Nepal’s flood and landslide death toll was revised to 1,331 with about 5,000 still missing, as rescuers pulled a Chinese hydropower worker from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel and a 64-year-old woman from Betrawati, Nuwakot. Hydropower Rescue Ops: Search continues across damaged hydropower sites, including intensified work at the Chilime tunnel where India-Nepal teams are clearing debris and building an approach path for heavy machinery. International Coordination: South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun arrived in Kathmandu to push rescue efforts for nine missing Koreans tied to hydropower construction, and to discuss reconstruction support. Tunnel Tech for Industry: Switzerland handed over a Flyability drone to help inspect and search inside hazardous tunnels, aiming to make rescues safer and faster. Energy & Daily Supply Shock: Road damage is disrupting LPG supply in Kathmandu Valley, while gas industry groups and consumer forums trade blame over price hikes during the crisis. Climate Pressure: A UN report warns the world is set to exceed 1.5°C soon, raising the stakes for Nepal’s disaster recovery and climate justice demands. Insurance Impact: Insurers estimate commercial losses could top $130m, with hydropower projects driving most claims.
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