Nepal flood survivors still searching for some 3,000 missing

Three days after the flood disaster in Nepal, rescue teams are still combing through mud and debris for the missing. DW correspondent Adil Bhat sent this report from Trishuli Bazaar, one of the worst-hit areas.

CatastropheNepal

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

CatastropheNepalhttps://p.dw.com/p/5Jckh

A glacial flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has left widespread devastation, killing more than 600 people and wiping out entire communities.

In Trishuli Bazaar, survivors are searching for missing friends and relatives while rescue teams comb through mud and debris. Many families have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones.

Authorities say difficult mountain terrain and limited resources are slowing recovery efforts, as fears of further flooding continue to haunt affected communities.

About The Author

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About the Author

Easy WordPress Websites Builder: Versatile Demos for Blogs, News, eCommerce and More – One-Click Import, No Coding! 1000+ Ready-made Templates for Stunning Newspaper, Magazine, Blog, and Publishing Websites.

BlockSpare — News, Magazine and Blog Addons for (Gutenberg) Block Editor

Search the Archives

Access over the years of investigative journalism and breaking reports