Tunnel Vision: What the Nepal Floods Reveal About Human Cost of Infrastructure Development The devastating floods in Nepal have drawn attention to the hidden costs of large scale infrastructure projects, particularly those involving hydropower development.
Dhan Bahadur Tamang's harrowing account of escaping a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 1 Hydropower Project serves as a stark reminder of the human toll such endeavors can exact.
The scale of this disaster is staggering: over 5,624 people are reported missing and more than 1,252 confirmed dead.