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Nepal Starts Clearing Charred Vehicles, Government Buildings As Damage Assessment Continues

Workers clean the debris off the premises of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation inside Singhadurbar, the administrative capital of Nepal, following the Gen-Z uprising on September 19, 2025. In the aftermath of the Gen-Z protests, insurance claims continue to rise, with preliminary claims standing at 20.70 billion, reflecting the scale of destruction during the September 8 and 9 agitations. According to records with the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), a total of 1,984 claims are filed by Thursday, almost all linked to private businesses and properties. With public structures uninsured, companies are spared from additional exposure except for government vehicles under third-party liability coverage. Some insurers face unprecedented pressure. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12773784
Date Taken	19 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Small Group of People Workers debris Ministry of Energy water resources irrigation Singhadurbar administrative capital Nepal Gen-Z uprising September 19 2025 protests insurance claims destruction September 8 September 9 agitations Nepal Insurance Authority NIA claims private businesses properties public structures uninsured companies exposure government vehicles third-party liability coverage insurers pressure Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto premises aftermath records preliminary claims staggering numbers.