64‑year‑old Nepali Woman Pulled Alive from Mud‑Buried Home
In the aftermath of a catastrophic wall of ice, rock and mud that collapsed a Himalayan valley in Nepal, rescuers continue to uncover survivors.
On 5 September, the Nepal Armed Police Force reached the partially buried house of Chandika Shrestha, a 64‑year‑old resident of the Nuwakot district, and found her alive on the fourth floor of the ruined structure.
She was air‑lifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for medical treatment, according to Reuters, which cited the ongoing relief efforts following the natural disaster.
The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian response in the region and the persistent dangers posed by the large debris collapse.
