Floods Expose Nepal's Fragile Balance Between Rebuilding and Resilience As the waters recede from the devastation in Nepal, a stark reality emerges: the Himalayan nation is facing its most daunting challenge yet – rebuilding not just homes and infrastructure, but also its capacity for resilience.
The flash floods that ravaged settlements, swept away roads, and damaged hydropower projects have left behind a staggering $2. 56 billion bill, almost a fifth of Nepal's annual government budget.
The timing couldn't be more inopportune. Just three months ago, Prime Minister Balen Shah took office, marking the end of a year marred by political upheaval.