AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPre-monsoon shock: Nepal recorded the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years, with 339.5mm this season—about 145.5% above the long-term average—while Jhapa’s Anarmani Birta saw 208mm in 24 hours. Monsoon timing: The monsoon arrived about a week late, starting from Koshi Province; it’s currently weak but expected to spread nationwide, with DHM warning of floods, landslides and inundation. Justice still pending: Nearly two decades after the conflict, survivors of conflict-era sexual violence say justice and reparations remain out of reach; over 66,000 complaints are still pending at TRC and CIEDP. Finance and reforms: FinMin Swarnim Wagle said tax reforms are underway and a special budget may be added if needed; Cabinet also approved six bills to replace ordinances. Money and markets: Nepal Rastra Bank pushed for stronger crisis powers; SEBON got a new chair, Dr Gopal Bhatta, and NEPSE inched up with Rs 4.53bn turnover. Water and power: ADB approved a $115m loan for water supply and sanitation in 13 municipalities; Nepal has begun larger electricity exports to India and Bangladesh as monsoon arrives.
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