Tunnels of Despair: A Cautionary Tale for Asia's Hydroelectric Hub The rescue operations in Nepal have brought to light a sobering reality: the devastating floods that ravaged the country 10 days ago may be only the tip of the iceberg.
The toll, already staggering with over 1,300 dead and more than 5,000 missing, threatens to rise as search teams continue to comb through tunnels and debris strewn landscapes.
Nepal's hydropower projects have long been a concern for the region.