Floodwaters of Devastation: Nepal's Rebuilding Woes The full extent of Nepal's devastation is only just beginning to emerge.
The estimated $4 billion to $5 billion for rebuilding efforts, as touted by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, serves as a grim reminder of the scale of destruction wrought by this week's floods.
In comparison, the 2015 earthquake that ravaged the country cost an estimated $9 billion to repair. While the current estimate is lower, it raises questions about Nepal's long term resilience and infrastructure.