Nepal, Oct. 9 -- The past decade has been particularly tough on Nepalis, who have had to endure one crisis after another. The devastating 2015 earthquake crippled the economy, and the crisis was made worse by a months-long economic blockade by India. Before Nepal could recover, Covid struck in 2019.

Since, Nepal has been beset by rain-induced disasters, every year. The country's energy sector, which had been making notable progress, has repeatedly suffered setbacks due to floods and landslides. In June 2023, incessant rains damaged over two dozen hydroelectric projects along with roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. Then, in September 2024, days of heavy rainfall claimed over 250 lives and swept away settlements, highways, bridges, ...