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Devastating Floods Dramatically Alter Nepal's Landscape
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Devastating Floods Dramatically Alter Nepal's Landscape

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Satellite images show how devastating floods have drastically changed Nepal's landscape.
  • Powerful floodwaters have washed away bridges, homes, and roads, with the damage clearly visible in before-and-after comparisons.
  • Eyewitness accounts describe the suddenness and force of the floods, with some narrowly escaping the advancing water and debris.

Devastating floods have dramatically reshaped Nepal's terrain, as starkly illustrated by satellite imagery released by Planet Labs. The images capture the immense power of the swollen, muddy rivers that have inundated vast areas, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

The floodwaters have proven relentless, sweeping away vital infrastructure including bridges, homes, and roads. Comparisons between images taken before and after the disaster clearly show the scale of the devastation, highlighting the sudden and catastrophic impact on the landscape and communities.

Trees and electricity poles were already toppled, and the flood wave was rapidly approaching us. We did not dare to turn back, so we had to retreat in reverse.

— Ms. FangDescribing her experience near the Gjirong border crossing as the floodwaters advanced.

Eyewitness accounts from the affected regions paint a harrowing picture of the events. One woman recounted her experience near the Gjirong border crossing, describing how trees and electricity poles were already toppled as a wall of water rapidly approached. She and others were forced to retreat slowly to avoid being caught in the deluge, eventually returning safely to Gjirong town.

I spoke with her just last night. Only at 11 AM today did I learn that a mudslide had occurred, and since then, I haven't been able to contact my wife or anyone else working there.

— Husband of a workerExpressing distress over losing contact with his wife and colleagues after a mudslide.

Another individual shared his distress after losing contact with his wife, who was working at a construction camp near the Nepal-China border. The camp, housing approximately 60 Chinese citizens involved in a road repair project, was located about 3 kilometers from the customs building. He learned about a mudslide on Wednesday morning and has been unable to reach anyone at the site since.

A tourist in Nepal described hearing a thunderous noise, like a mountain being torn apart, moments before a massive mudflow surged into the valley. The approaching mass of mud was mere meters away from his position, leaving him in a state of intense fear and trembling.

I was really scared, I was trembling all over.

— TouristRecounting the terrifying moments as a massive mudflow surged into the valley.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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