Nepal Floods Ruin Merchants, Traders Ahead of Crucial Festival Season

Devastating floods in Nepal have left merchants like Ashok Kumar Chaurasiya struggling to salvage what remains of their businesses in Trishuli Bazaar, just as the crucial festival season approaches. The destruction has thrown many vendors into uncertainty, jeopardizing their livelihoods and the economy, as they had already invested heavily in preparations for the festivals. The floods underscore the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and resilience strategies to protect both people and commerce in the face of climate-related threats. For those affected, the path to recovery could be long and challenging.