Nepal's Catastrophic Flash Flood: A Crisis of Scale and Compassion The unfolding disaster in Nepal is a stark reminder that even in the most unexpected corners of the globe, humanity can be confronted by the raw power of nature.
A devastating flash flood has ravaged the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet, leaving 579 bodies recovered so far and over 1,900 people unaccounted for.
The sheer scale of this tragedy is numbing: among those missing are 32 Canadian citizens and permanent residents, along with tourists from several countries, including Canada, the United States, and India.