Nepal’s deadly glacier flood a ‘defining moment’ for the international community

Published on October 22, 2026

The deadly flash flood that tore through Nepal in August is a “defining moment” for both the country and the international community, according to the head of the UN field agency which builds roads, schools and clinics in crisis zones.

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