Nepal’s devastating flood has been described as one of the most powerful Himalayan disasters in recent years. According to Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of Tribhuvan University’s Centre for Dis@ster Studies, the energy released during the catastrophic event was greater than that of the atomic b@mb dropped on Hiroshima. The disaster began when a massive section of ice and rock collapsed near Lirung Peak, triggering a powerful chain reaction. The debris rushed into the Lhende Khola river system and transformed into a destructive flood carrying water, rocks and sediment downstream. The flood devastated areas of Nepal and Tibet, destroying villages, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The disaster also left massive amounts of debris across the affected region. Scientists say the Himalayan region is becoming increasingly vulnerable as rising temperatures accelerate glacier melt and destabilise mountain slopes. The comparison with Hiroshima refers to the amount of energy rele...