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Nepal Woman Stays Behind With Bedridden Husband Amid Flood Alert
Floods and mudslides damaged many communities near Nepal’s Trishuli River.
Trishuli Bazaar was covered with mud, debris and ruined belongings.
Another flood warning was issued after the first disaster.
One woman, Ms Tamang, stayed home because her elderly husband cannot walk.
She worries about what will happen to him if they must leave quickly.
Families with sick, elderly or disabled people may need extra help during emergencies.
Rescue workers and others were urged to arrange safe transportation for them.
The goal is to move vulnerable people before more flooding happens.
Flash floods and mudslides struck settlements along a 72-kilometre stretch of Nepal’s Trishuli River on August 26.
The flooding caused destruction across Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, including severe damage in Trishuli Bazaar.
A woman identified as Ms Tamang said she could not evacuate because her elderly husband is bedridden and unable to walk.
A fresh flood warning has raised fears of renewed danger in the already devastated market town.
The situation highlights the need for urgent evacuation support for elderly, bedridden and other vulnerable residents.
- Who
- Ms Tamang and her bedridden husband, along with residents of affected communities.
- What
- A woman remained in her home despite a fresh flood alert because her husband could not walk or evacuate independently.
- Where
- Trishuli Bazaar and communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
- When
- The flash floods and mudslides occurred on August 26; a further warning was issued afterward.
- Why
- Ms Tamang said she had to stay with her husband because he is old and unable to walk.
Key facts
- Disaster
- Flash floods and mudslides
- Date of initial flooding
- August 26
- Affected river stretch
- 72 kilometres along the Trishuli River
- Affected districts
- Rasuwa and Nuwakot
- Most affected location described
- Trishuli Bazaar
- Resident’s concern
- Evacuating an elderly, bedridden husband
- Requested response
- Urgent assistance to move vulnerable residents to safety
Quotes
Ms Tamang
A woman in Trishuli Bazaar whose bedridden husband cannot walk.
“My husband is old and he is not able to walk. That is why I cannot leave and go to those areas. No matter what happens, I have to stay here.”
NDTV
Sources
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