The violent flash floods that crossed the Nepal‑Tibet border last week have left a trail of devastation. In Betrawati district, villages that once thrived now lie under layers of mud and silt, with roads, houses and even distant farms swallowed by rising waters.
The Nepal Disaster Management Authority reports more than 1,000 confirmed deaths, while about 4,000 people are still missing. Rescue operations continue daily, but the sheer scale of the disaster means many families remain in limbo, unable to confirm whether loved ones are alive or have perished.
A local was interviewed by our correspondent Azadeh Moshiri. He is still waiting for his wife’s body to be retrieved – a haunting reminder of how many still await the final, solemn act of closure.
For more on how Nepal’s government and relief agencies are tackling the crisis, read the full BBC report.
