Exclusive-Nepal needs at least $4 billion for rebuilding, finance minister says

A man stands in front of damaged buildings after flash floods and a mudslide, in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Aug ⁠29 (Reuters) - Nepal ⁠needs $4 billion ‌to $5 billion for rebuilding after ​the devastating ⁠flood ⁠that struck its ⁠border areas ‌this ⁠week, Finance Minister ​Swarnim ‌Wagle told ⁠Reuters ​on Saturday.

"This is ⁠just an estimate. ​Loss and damage is ⁠being assessed," he said.

(Reporting by ​Saurabh ⁠Sharma, writing ​by Sakshi ‌Dayal; Editing ​by YP Rajesh)