A Disaster’s Warning for Nepal’s Development Model

On the morning of August 26, 2026, Nepal’s Rasuwa district experienced an appalling disaster. It shook the nation and raised serious international concerns, as citizens of dozens of countries were affected. The gravity of the unfolding national tragedy, combined with his profound concern, prompted President Ram Chandra Paudel to address the nation. On September 7, while extending his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, the President also urged the country to reassess its prevailing development model.