From Disaster Response to Disaster Resilience
Summary
Four days of continuous rain have triggered deadly floods and landslides in Nepal, killing many people, displacing hundreds, and damaging roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, and telecom networks. The article argues that Nepal must move from repeated disaster response to long-term resilience with stronger infrastructure, better drainage, and coordinated government action.
Key Points
- Four days of continuous rain have caused floods and landslides across Nepal, killing many people and displacing hundreds.
- Major roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, transmission lines, and telecom networks were damaged in several districts.
- Early warnings and evacuations helped reduce casualties, including in Farse where residents had already left before homes were swept away.
- The article calls for a shift from rebuilding after disasters to building resilient infrastructure and improving coordination among local, provincial, and federal governments.
