Melamchi Flood Disaster in Nepal: Damage and Risk Quantification with Drone Survey, Satellite-Based Land Displacement Analysis, and 2D Flood Modeling

In June 2021, the Melamchi River in Nepal experienced massive flooding, leading to at least 17 casualties and severe infrastructure damage. Using drone surveys, satellite data, and 2D flood modeling, this report quantifies the damage and helps relevant stakeholders provide a basis to prepare risk mitigation plans in the Melamchi watershed.