Houses destroyed by flash flooding stand next to a swollen river in Devighat, Nepal, Aug. 30, 2026. The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage; that’s one-tenth of Nepal’s entire economy. (Atul Loke/The New York Times) By JASON GULLEY Like much of the world, I’ve watched and rewatched videos of the catastrophic flood that have filtered out of Nepal with horror and sadness. But unlike many, I have an intimate knowledge of this part of the…
