Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy rains
Summary
Nepal is facing dual challenges: reconstruction from unrest caused by Generation Z infiltrators and severe monsoon rains leading to deaths and floods. Improved disaster preparedness has reduced casualties compared to last year.
Key Points
- Nepal is battling destruction caused by Gen Z disguised infiltrators and severe monsoon rains leading to a death toll of 53.
- Heavy rains started earlier than usual and lasted longer, heavily impacting districts like Ilam.
- Improved disaster preparedness efforts, including government coordination and road closures, significantly reduced deaths compared to 224 last year.
- Indigenous techniques like canal digging and pond construction are recommended to control floods and landslides, but government indifference has hindered their wider adoption.
