‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal
Army helicopters ferry survivors from inaccessible areas to a camp at a barracks in Bidur
TL;DR
- A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused a devastating flash flood, killing at least 579 people and leaving over 1,900 missing.
- Villages, power stations, roads, and bridges were obliterated by a torrent of water, mud, rock, and ice.
- Survivors recount harrowing experiences of losing family members and homes, with some villages completely wiped out.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing, primarily relying on helicopters to reach inaccessible areas, while ground rescue operations have been halted due to rising river levels.
- The disaster has left many families with nothing, highlighting the profound impact on human lives and livelihoods.