Flash Floods Expose Nepal's Fragile Tourism Industry Devastating flash floods in Nepal's northern regions have claimed at least 95 lives and left hundreds missing.
The tragedy has shed light on the country's precarious tourism industry, which is not just a natural disaster but also a symptom of deeper issues facing the sector.
Tourism on Thin Ice Nepal's reliance on tourism has long been touted as an economic boon, attracting millions of visitors each year to trekking trails and scenic valleys.