Disaster & Rescue: Nepal’s flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal–China border have killed 1,344 people, with about 5,000 still missing as rescuers continue tunnel searches; in fresh breakthroughs, a Chinese national was pulled alive from the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower tunnel after 10 days, and a 64-year-old woman was rescued from debris in Nuwakot. Energy & Business Impact: The floods have disrupted hydropower generation and hit cross-border power flows—Bangladesh faces a fresh power squeeze as Nepal’s exports to Bangladesh reportedly fall to zero after Chilime and Trishuli projects stopped. Aid, Technology & Recovery Costs: Switzerland handed over a Flyability drone to NEA for safer tunnel inspections; AEPC is distributing solar systems and portable cook stoves to restore basic energy services, while UN partners launched a $49.6m emergency appeal. Insurance & Finance: Insurers warn commercial losses could top NPR 20 billion (about $132m), with hydropower projects driving most claims. Gas Supply Pressure in Kathmandu: Road damage has disrupted LPG supply, pushing prices up by about Rs 105 per cylinder and worsening shortages. Diplomacy & Climate Justice: PM Balendra Shah is set to address the UNGA on Sept 24 to push climate-linked compensation; South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun arrived to coordinate search support for nine missing Koreans. Governance & Social Issues: Nepal’s anti-trafficking day stresses tech vigilance; police are probing racist online posts about Nepal flood victims and missing people.