GermanyThe German federal government rejected funding a flood early warning system developed by German scientists for Nepal in 2022. The system was designed to detect landslides using seismic sensors and alert people via mobile phones. Despite being ready for six years, it has faced financial obstacles. Researchers argue that such a system could have saved many lives during recent floods in Nepal, which caused nearly 1,000 confirmed deaths and over 4,000 missing persons. The Nepalese government expects Germany to cover the costs as part of development aid, citing Western countries' responsibility for climate change. However, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research stated the project was submitted outside official funding programs and could not be supported at the time.
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