Rescue workers in Nepal are facing major challenges in reaching people trapped under rubble or stranded in remote areas following the devastating flash floods. With many roads and bridges destroyed, reaching affected areas by land has become difficult, forcing rescuers to rely on helicopters to reach those stranded.
Janak Bahadur, a local resident who survived the floods, told news agency Reuters: “The floodwater suddenly came and exploded like a bomb.” He said the river had looked small from a distance, but the water suddenly began rising and the current swept away the entire area.
Another flood survivor said the biggest problem has been the loss of road connectivity. Many areas remain unreachable because of the debris, making it impossible to confirm how many people remain trapped there or buried under rubble.
Homes, roads, bridges and other structures have been damaged by the powerful floodwaters. Rescuers are facing numerous obstacles as they carry out rescue operations in Nepal’s remote and hard-hit areas.
Rescue workers say restoring communications quickly and delivering food, water and emergency assistance to affected areas are now the most urgent priorities. Where people remain trapped under rubble, rescuers are racing against time to find them alive.
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