Major Filipe Costa, an operative with experience in rescue missions, commented on the Nepal tragedy, referring to it as a lesson for the future. His statements come in the wake of the disaster affecting the Asian country.
The operative warned about the risks associated with buildings erected near riverbeds and mountainous areas. According to Major Filipe Costa, these structures present significant vulnerabilities when exposed to extreme natural events.
Major Filipe Costa explained that this type of construction can cause a domino effect of collapses. In other words, the collapse of one structure can trigger the collapse of other nearby buildings, significantly worsening the toll of victims and damage.
The major emphasized that the Nepal tragedy demonstrates the need to rethink construction patterns in vulnerable regions, in order to avoid similar catastrophes in the future.
