Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding. The preliminary damage estimate of $2.56 billion is a staggering bill for a country with a total budget of $14 billion for the current fiscal year. The floods are a major test for Prime Minister Balen Shah, who…