Nepal floods: A major test for PM Balen's government
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, is grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that swept through areas near the Chinese border, resulting in over 900 deaths and nearly 4,800 missing persons. The floods, which struck just days before the anniversary of the Gen-Z-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government, have exposed the government's inexperience in managing a national crisis.
Rescuers from China and India have been deployed to assist in the tunnel-rescue efforts at hydropower sites, while local authorities have criticized the centralized approach to relief efforts. Despite these challenges, the government's efforts to mobilize domestic funds for relief work have been praised, with over $34.7 million collected through the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.
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