Death in the High Country: A Cautionary Tale for the Himalayas The devastating flash floods that swept through Nepal's Bhotekoshi River valley this week serve as a stark reminder of the region's precarious balance between natural beauty and human vulnerability.
At least 157 people have been confirmed dead, with hundreds more missing, including 24 Canadians. The disaster is one of the worst to hit the area in years.
The sheer scale of the disaster is mind boggling – entire villages were destroyed, and critical infrastructure was damaged.