UN allocates $21.6 million to Nepal for August climate crisis response

• The UN has set aside $21.6 million for Nepal in its first-ever climate disaster funding allocation.
The funding follows deadly August flash floods triggered by a rock-and-ice avalanche and partial glacier collapse.
The disaster damaged homes and infrastructure across Nepal, with estimated losses reaching $2.7 billion.
The allocation marks a step towards climate justice, helping Nepal address damage linked to climate change.

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