Rebuilding Nepal: Turning disaster into A national design revolution
Summary
Nepal’s devastating flood in Rasuwa and the Trishuli corridor has reignited debate over how the country should rebuild homes, roads and settlements. The article argues for safer, more resilient designs that preserve local culture, reduce landslide risk and create redundant transport networks.
Key Points
- Nepal is still grappling with the aftermath of the August 26 flood in Rasuwa and the Trishuli corridor, with more than 1,250 confirmed dead and over 5,000 missing.
- The article says rebuilding in the same vulnerable locations and with the same road and housing designs would only repeat disaster risk.
- It calls for safer settlement planning, less destructive hill-road excavation, and infrastructure that follows terrain, flood behaviour and climate realities.
- The piece argues that reconstruction should combine engineering safety with local architecture, culture and community participation.
