In brief
A sudden 12‑cycle thunderstorm followed by a massive mud‑slide tore through Nepal’s Nuwakot district, burying houses and killing dozens. Over ten days later, rescuers discovered a 64‑year‑old woman alive on the fourth floor of her still‑partially buried house. The Armed Police Force airlifted her to a Kathmandu hospital where she is being treated. The rescue underscores the ongoing danger of Himalayan debris flows and the resilience of local communities.
Rescue Efforts Continue in Nepal’s Mud‑Buried Valley
A sudden thundershower followed by a mega mud slide ripped across the Nuwakot district in Nepal. The disaster buried houses and killed many people, turning the valley into a silent, muddy graveyard.
Spending more than ten days, search teams hunted for survivors. On Sunday, the Armed Police Force found 64‑year‑old Chandika Shrestha alive on the fourth floor of her partially buried home.
She was airlifted to Kathmandu at the nearest hospital where she is receiving emergency care. Meanwhile, rescuers are scouring the area for more victims, spotlighting the ongoing perils of Himalayan terrain.
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