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Woman Found Alive After 10 Days Lost in Flood Debris
6 Sep
Summary
- Woman survived 10 days in a pocket of air within her collapsed home.
- Rescuers heard her voice amidst mud and water of the devastated village.
- Hundreds are still missing in Nepal following devastating floods.
Rescuers in Nepal have found Chandika Kumari Shrestha alive, ten days after she was presumed dead in the region's devastating floods. Her family had initiated mourning rituals, believing she had perished when her four-storey home collapsed. She was discovered in a confined space within the wreckage, having survived in a pocket of air surrounded by mud and water.
The incident occurred in Betrawati village, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods. The torrent swept through the valley, leaving behind hardened deposits of debris that buried buildings. Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams sifting through the wreckage and using whistles to locate potential survivors.
Thousands remain unaccounted for across Nepal following the disaster, which killed over 1,300 people. Search efforts continue in tunnels and under thick mud deposits, with authorities striving to find any signs of life. Other survivors have been found in extraordinary circumstances, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the disaster.
