Floodwaters and Futility in Tibet The rescue efforts in Tibet's flood disaster zone are a stark reminder of the fragility of our infrastructure and the limits of human control.
Chinese rescue teams have been working tirelessly to restore access to the Gyirong border crossing, battling relentless rain that has caused widespread devastation.
Recent disasters such as the 2010 floods in Pakistan and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami serve as grim reminders that our understanding of natural hazards and ability to mitigate their effects are still woefully inadequate.