The Economic Times

The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure management

Nepal is rebuilding Rasuwa after devastating floods, shifting focus to proactive infrastructure management. Resilience and climate risk must guide all future development projects in the region. The floods demonstrated a polycrisis, necessitating interconnected risk accounting for greater resilience. AI can strengthen adaptation through robust early-warning systems for disaster preparedness. Regional countries must cooperate on cross-border mechanisms for sustainable infrastructure development.