Nepal PM Says Nation Facing 'Unimaginable' Disaster Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described the country's current situation as "unimaginable and heartbreaking" following devastating floods that have claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands missing.
The human tragedy unfolding in the Himalayan nation is impossible to overstate, but it's equally important to recognize the systemic weaknesses exposed by this disaster.
Shah's background as a rapper turned politician has raised eyebrows, and one wonders if his party's promise of change has given way to complacency when it comes to preparedness for natural disasters.