Nepal Floods: A Country in Crisis

Massive floods have caused billions in damages, destroyed critical infrastructure, and left families grieving for missing loved ones.

Nepal is facing a terrible disaster. Huge floods have hit the country, causing destruction that will cost about $2.56 billion to fix. The damage is everywhere. Bridges have been washed away, cutting off entire towns. In places like Devighat, people are now forced to use dangerous ziplines just to get across the water and stay connected to the outside world. Even worse, many people are still missing. Because their bodies haven't been found, grieving families are now holding symbolic cremation ceremonies. This is a traditional way for them to say goodbye to their loved ones when a funeral wi…