Recent flooding has highlighted the growing risks of natural disasters in a sensitive region. The disaster has caused over 600 deaths and left around 2,500 people missing.

The flooding has occurred near a border area, where countries are rapidly expanding their infrastructure at high altitudes. This development includes the construction of dams, tunnels, roads, railways, and bridges to harness the region's vast hydroelectric potential and resources.

Further details about the flooding and its impact are available from the source, including the role of governments in driving development in the region.