Himalayan Disaster & Rescue: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flash flood response continues on the 10th day, with search teams still working around hydropower tunnels along the Bhotekoshi/Trishuli corridors. A major breakthrough came when the Nepali Army rescued Chinese citizen Lu Haitao (Lu Haitao/Luhaitao) alive from the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower tunnel about 225 metres inside, while earlier rescues from Trishuli 3A also revived hopes for more survivors. Climate & Infrastructure Risk: Analysts and officials are linking the disaster to wider Himalayan instability—rock-ice collapse, rapidly warming conditions, and the way large dams, tunnels, highways and hydropower projects can amplify downstream impacts across borders. Bhutan Travel Context: Bhutan’s tourism scene gets a quiet boost of relevance as Bhutan’s own preparedness and climate-risk conversations resurface, alongside practical travel updates like Local Transport Comfort: Thimphu commuters are calling for better bus-stop shelters, since only a minority of stops have proper cover. Culture & Attractions: Buddha Dordenma Maintenance: Thimphu’s Buddha Dordenma has begun its first major re-gilding in over a decade (budget Nu 85M), keeping one of Bhutan’s top visitor sites looking its best. Eco-Tourism Development: Seven Lakes in Tashithang: plans are underway to develop Tashithang’s tshoduen (seven lakes) into a sustainable eco-tourism destination with trails, a watchtower, and an eco-lodge.