Bhote Koshi Flood: Nature's Rebellion Against Human Exploitation
Summary
The Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa is described as a violent reaction to climate change, river exploitation, and unplanned development. The article argues that disasters in Nepal are increasingly tied to global carbon emissions and the broader crisis of human exploitation of nature.
Key Points
- The Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa devastated riverside areas and prompted a reflection on the relationship between nature and human activity.
- The author links the disaster to climate change, river encroachment, gravel extraction, bulldozers, and unscientific development in fragile mountain areas.
- The piece argues that powerful industrial nations are driving global environmental damage while Nepal bears the consequences despite low emissions.
- It frames the flood as part of a wider crisis of capitalism, class inequality, and worsening climate-driven disasters.
