Nepal's Catastrophic Floods Expose a Deeper Crisis of Preparedness The devastating floods that have ravaged Nepal in recent days have left more than 1,000 dead and over 3,915 missing, including at least 583 foreign nationals.
The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse and landslide on the country's border with China, raising serious questions about the government's preparedness to respond to such natural disasters.
One of the most striking aspects of this crisis is the sheer scale of destruction. Entire towns have been obliterated, including Betrawati, where Kalpana Shrestha's family members are still missing.