Nepal: 20 yrs of satellite images expose reality
Over 20 years, infrastructure development along Nepal's Lhende-Trishuli corridor has exacerbated flood damage, with recent floods killing at least 469 people and leaving nearly 1,500 missing. Satellite imagery reveals that the river's capacity to absorb surges has diminished due to roads and buildings encroaching on its banks. This trend raises concerns for future disaster preparedness in the region.