Silted Silence: Fashion's Unseen Connection to Nepal's Devastation The rescue efforts in Nepal, ongoing since flash floods ravaged Chilime three weeks ago, have yielded a grim harvest of four bodies recovered from the flooded hydropower tunnel.
The world watches as teams struggle against thick mud and damaged infrastructure, but one might wonder what seems like an unrelated tragedy – the devastating impact on Nepal's garment industry.
The Unseen Supply Chain Nepal has long been a crucial player in the global textile market, with its garment exports making up a significant portion of its foreign exchange earnings.