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Photos: Villages in Nepal remain buried in mud 3 weeks after deadly flood
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Nearly three weeks after a devastating flash flood in northern Nepal, survivors continue to clear mud from homes and businesses, with many communities still buried under debris.
- Devighat, a commercial hub northwest of Kathmandu, remains severely affected, with mud damage visible up to the fourth floor of buildings and many residents unable to return home due to safety inspections.
- Volunteers from across Nepal, including teachers and students, are assisting with cleanup efforts despite ongoing dangers from unstable structures and damaged infrastructure hindering access.
- The disaster was triggered by a massive glacier and rock collapse on Langtang Lirung mountain, causing a destructive flood that damaged homes, roads, bridges, and 13 hydropower plants.
- At least 1,403 bodies have been recovered, with 6,150 people still missing; Nepal faces an estimated $4.78 billion reconstruction cost while displaced families focus on shelter and salvage efforts.
