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In the face of natural disasters

Oct 11, 2025 2 mins read
In the face of natural disasters

The past week has been a difficult time for many Bhutanese, particularly for those living along the southern belt. Torrential rains have carved a trail of destruction, and as communities calculate the damage, recover from the trauma, and look for a path forward, we are forced to confront a sobering reality — our vulnerability to the forces of nature.

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