Flood of Uncertainty: Why Tech's Disaster Response Isn't Ready for Reality The devastation in Nepal and China has claimed more than 1,000 lives, with thousands more reported missing or displaced.
This disaster highlights a disturbing truth about our modern world: the consequences of our technological creations often catch us unprepared.
The Himalayan floods that triggered this disaster were caused by a glacial collapse, likely exacerbated by climate change. As temperatures rise and sea levels increase, such events will become more frequent and severe.