The flash flood warning system in Nepal

In 2022 the German government refused to fund an early warning system for flash floods in Nepal, even though German scientists had it ready. After the disaster of August 26, 2026 we are tracking whether the decision changes and whether the system goes into operation.

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Varovný systém pre Nepál čaká roky na peniaze. Nemecká vláda ho odmietla zaplatiť

Nemeckí vedci majú hotový systém, ktorý mal varovať pred povodňami v Nepále. Vláda ho odmietla zaplatiť, chýba osem miliónov eur.

1.9.2026

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Germany's research ministry said whether it will reassess the warning system project after the disaster.
Funding of roughly eight million euros was found for the early warning system in Nepal.
Installation of the seismometer network for the early warning system began in Nepal.
Scientists published the final reconstruction of the landslide volume beneath the Langtang massif.
The search ended for workers trapped in the tunnels of Nepal's hydropower plants.

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