The Unyielding Test of Leadership in Nepal's Flood Aftermath The Himalayan nation of Nepal has been ravaged by a glacial flood that has claimed over 1,000 lives and left nearly 4,500 missing.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who rose to power just six months ago on a wave of euphoria and promises of reform, now faces his first major test as the country struggles to come to terms with the scale of devastation.
Nepal's limited resources are being stretched to the breaking point in confronting destruction on this scale.