Nepal flood survivors recount harrowing stories at relief camp
Survivors of a devastating flash flood in Nuwakot, Nepal, are sharing their harrowing experiences at a military-run relief camp. The disaster, which destroyed a hydropower dam, has left many displaced and traumatized as search and rescue operations continue.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of infrastructure and communities in the Himalayas to extreme weather events and climate-related disasters.
Bikash Tharu (second from right) had a narrow escape on Aug 26 because he was late for work at a dam along the Bhote Koshi River.
Listen Summarise A devastating flash flood on August 26 in Nuwakot, Nepal, caused severe damage, washing away a hydropower dam and forcing many to flee to relief camps. Survivors recount terrifying experiences of rushing to higher ground as rivers surged, with many injured or traumatised, and some losing family members. Relief efforts led by the Nepali army involve medical aid, trauma counselling, and ongoing searches for missing persons amid survivors' fears of returning home. AI generated
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