Rebuilding Lives in Nepal's Shadow of Disaster The Himalayas have long been a double edged sword for Nepal: their majestic beauty inspires awe, while their ferocity can be catastrophic.
The recent glacier collapse, which sent a devastating deluge through the country's border region with China, is a stark reminder of this delicate balance.
The scale of destruction is staggering – over 7,500 houses destroyed and at least 1,204 people killed, with more than 4,200 still missing. Phanindra Paudel's words capture the human cost: "People have lost everything.