Flood of Need: Nepal's Billions in Debt to Rebuild The Himalayan nation of Nepal has been ravaged by flash floods, leaving a trail of devastation and death.
At least 469 lives have been claimed, with many more missing and feared dead. The economic costs will be equally staggering as the government scrambles to respond to the humanitarian crisis.
Nepal's location in the Himalayas makes it prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and flash floods.