A preliminary ILO assessment finds that a glacier-triggered flood in late August destroyed infrastructure, cut trade routes and disrupted work for thousands — with informal and tourism-related workers especially at risk.
The August glacier collapse and flash floods destroyed roads, bridges, homes and energy infrastructure, killing over 1,450 people and leaving 5,786 missing.
ILO recommends immediate income support, employment-intensive reconstruction, and job-matching and skills development to protect and restore livelihoods.
"The employment consequences of this disaster will not stop at the edge of the flooded area," said Numan Özcan, ILO Country Director for Nepal. More than 1,450 people were killed and 5,786 are still missing, according to the authorities. People working in tourism, agriculture and transport and those employed by small businesses are particularly facing significant pressure.
The ILO assessment stressed that recovery and reconstruction can help protect livelihoods while creating decent employment. It concluded with recommended next steps, including immediate income support for households and businesses, "employment-intensive reconstruction" and job matching and skills development.
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