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My Nepalese friends are suffering again
Nepal is a country which has sadly become all too used to dealing with tragedy.
TL;DR
- A glacier collapse in Nepal caused deadly floods and mudslides, killing at least 273 people and leaving over 1,300 missing.
- Buildings and bridges were swept away, with rescue teams searching for survivors and bodies downstream.
- The disaster recalls the devastating 2015 earthquake, which killed 9,000 people, with similar destruction of infrastructure.
- Foreign nationals, including British and Indian citizens, are among the missing.
- The article highlights the resilience, bravery, and kindness of the Nepalese people, even amidst profound tragedy.
- The current situation presents a significant leadership challenge for Nepal's new, young Prime Minister, Balendra Shah.