‘The house got carried 100 metres away’: some Nepal flood victims had minutes of notice. Others had ‘seconds’
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
Nepal faces devastating consequences from recent flooding that swept through communities with little warning. Sixty-eight-year-old Bhagat Lal witnessed the catastrophic power of the disaster as his residence was displaced over 100 meters downstream, while family members remain unaccounted for. The tragedy highlights the unpredictable nature of flood disasters, where evacuation time ranges from mere seconds to minutes, leaving residents unable to secure their belongings or ensure loved ones' safety during the emergency.
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‘The house got carried 100 metres away’: some Nepal flood victims had minutes of notice. Others had ‘seconds’
Bhagat Lal, 68, has a son studying in Brisbane. Other relatives are missing, while their house was found washed up on the river.
