Disaster Toll Update: Nepal’s Rasuwa floods have killed 1,342 people, with 4,996 still missing as search and rescue enters day 12, including about 589 foreign nationals; bodies continue to be recovered and tunnel operations remain the hardest. Hydropower Rescue Ops: Teams are still working at multiple hydropower sites, including the Chilime tunnel where the India–Nepal joint technical team is progressing despite slush and heavy debris, while Upper Trishuli-1 saw two more bodies recovered and Langtang Khola’s tunnel search was called off after only two bodies were found. LPG Supply Crunch in Kathmandu: A worsening LPG shortage is driving long queues as road damage forces rerouting; about 87,877 gas cylinders entered Kathmandu via alternative routes in three days, but consumers still report empty-handed visits and price pressure. Relief Quality Concerns: Expired food items were found in flood relief supplies during surprise inspections, raising fresh questions about storage and distribution controls. Trade Disruption: The Bhote Koshi flood destroyed parts of the Rasuwagadhi highway and damaged customs infrastructure, leaving traders scrambling as festival goods worth over Rs 10 billion are reported lost. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Nepal’s envoy to Bangladesh pushed for joint climate action ahead of COP-31, while Nepal continues pressing for climate-loss compensation to fund recovery.