Natural disasters have devastated Nepal's mountain communities, transforming thriving settlements into disaster zones. The catastrophic mudslide that destroyed Dhunge, a strategic trading hub for pilgrims heading to Mount Kailash, illustrates the severe impact of geological hazards on local economies and tourism infrastructure. This environmental crisis has displaced thousands of residents and disrupted centuries-old pilgrimage routes, highlighting Nepal's vulnerability to climate-related disasters and the urgent need for disaster preparedness strategies in Himalayan regions.

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