Nepal flood rescue hopes fade a week after deadly disaster
Rescuers in Nepal are still searching after last week’s catastrophic flooding, but officials say the chance of finding survivors is shrinking.
A week after severe flooding and landslides struck Nepal, rescue teams were still working on Wednesday as officials said the likelihood of finding more survivors was fading. The disaster hit several areas of the country and left widespread damage to homes and roads.
Authorities have continued recovery efforts in the hardest-hit districts, where swollen rivers and unstable ground have complicated access. The flooding followed heavy rain and triggered landslides that swept through communities, according to local officials.
The search has now shifted further toward locating the missing and clearing debris, as emergency crews try to restore basic access to isolated settlements. The scale of the destruction has made the operation slower and more difficult.
Nepal is regularly exposed to monsoon-related flooding and landslides, which can cut off mountain communities and overwhelm rescue efforts during periods of intense rain.
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