Rasuwa Flash Flood Fallout: Nepal’s Aug 26 glacier-triggered disaster is now framed as a climate justice issue, with reports citing 1,300+ deaths, 5,000+ missing, and about $6B in damage, while experts warn against blaming climate change as the only cause without careful scientific attribution. Search & Rescue Tech: UAE teams say they’ve located six missing people in Trishuli using drones for surveying and 3D mapping, as international rescue and UNOPS support expand for isolated communities. Forensics for Missing People: Gujarat has started DNA profiling of relatives of 29 of 30 missing people linked to Nepal floods, aiming to match recovered remains. Hydropower Risk Exposed: Floodwaters hit multiple hydropower projects and grid connections across the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli corridors, raising concerns about Himalayan infrastructure resilience. Government Tech Glitch: Nepal’s Electronic Government Procurement (EGP) system has been shut down indefinitely over security risks, disrupting procurement and construction timelines. Climate Signals Get Louder: August 2026 is reported as the world’s joint-hottest month, with scientists linking extreme events like Nepal–Tibet floods to warming trends. Policy Push: A parliamentary committee recommends making climate justice a national issue and conducting a scientific damage-and-needs assessment for Bhote Koshi and other disasters. Health & Tech Access: Heart patients face delays as the CT scan machine at Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre has been broken for five months. Digital Trade Challenge: Nepal exporters struggle to tap the global e-commerce boom, with studies pointing to potential export gains from better online integration. Tech World: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo debut, while EHang promotes an aviation “regulatory sandbox” for advanced air mobility.