Flooded by Inaction The crisis unfolding in Nepal and Tibet is a stark reminder that our progress in technology and infrastructure has not kept pace with our ability to respond to natural disasters.
The death toll has surpassed 750, but the estimated 3,000 missing persons are a more pressing concern – not just for their families, but also for our collective failure to anticipate and prepare for such catastrophes.
The heavy rain and rising river levels hindering rescue efforts are symptoms of a larger issue: our increasing reliance on infrastructure that is ill equipped to handle extreme weather events.