The record
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- Severe floods in Bidur, Nepal, left widespread debris and destruction, trapping residents under collapsed structures.
- Ten days after the flooding, rescue teams pulled 60-year-old Chandrika Shrestha alive from beneath the rubble, marking a rare survival in such conditions.
- Indian and Nepali outlets covered the rescue, emphasizing the duration of her entrapment and the severity of the floods that caused it.
- The event highlights both the devastating scale of the flooding in the region and the effectiveness of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.
- It remains unclear how many others may still be missing or trapped, and recovery operations are likely ongoing.
- The story has drawn regional attention as a symbol of resilience amid a broader disaster.
- Watch for updates on the total casualty count, infrastructure damage assessments, and whether additional survivors are found in the coming days.
What to watch next
- Monitor official Nepal government updates on flood casualties and missing persons.
- Watch for infrastructure damage assessments in Bidur and surrounding areas.
- Track ongoing search-and-rescue operations for additional survivors.
What changed2
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Who said what1
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Shailendra Thapa
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“फिलहाल चंद्रिका को मेडिकल इलाज के लिए काठमांडू ले जाया जा रहा है.”
In the article
…नेपाली सेना की मैथिली बैरक में इलाज के लिए भेजा. यह भी पढ़ें: पैड हैं, मगर अंडरवियर नहीं! नेपाल में पीड़ित महिलाओं ने बताया तबाही के बाद कैसी है जिंदगी? आर्म्ड पुलिस फोर्स के डिप्टी प्रवक्ता शैलेंद्र थापा ने बताया कि फिलहाल चंद्रिका को मेडिकल इलाज के लिए काठमांडू ले जाया जा रहा है. 26 अगस्त को नेपाल में बाढ़ आई थी. इसने नेपाल के कस्बों और गांवों को तबाह कर दिया था. नेपाल की बाढ़ में 1344 लोगों की मौत हो गई जबकि 5 हजार लोग लापता बताए जा रहे हैं. अब तक 13 हजार लोगों को बचाया जा चुका है. 26 अगस्त की…
Why it matters2
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- Chandrika Shrestha rescue from debris· immediate
- Bidur, Nepal residents flood damage and displacement· weeks
Coverage1
All filed from IndiaSingle origin
Named Nepal · Bidur · Chandrika Shrestha · Nuwakot · Armed Police Force · India · Nepal Army · Shailendra Thapa
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