Nepal Fights Time, Terrain to Save 500 Feared Trapped in Six Hydro Projects The devastating flash floods that have ravaged parts of Nepal are a stark reminder of the country's inadequate disaster preparedness and its reliance on large scale infrastructure development.
The government's initial response has been sluggish, with rescue teams facing numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain and inclement weather.
The Nepalese army and Armed Police Force are scrambling to reach the trapped individuals, but it is becoming increasingly clear that this disaster was not just a natural phenomenon but also a consequence of human error.