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97-Year-Old Woman Rescued Alive After Nepal Floods Devastate Communities

Severe floods and landslides struck parts of Nepal and Tibet after what scientists said was a glacier collapse.

The disaster damaged roads, bridges, power lines, and homes.

A 97-year-old woman named Guna Maya Bohara became trapped under the remains of her care home.

Rescuers worked for four hours and used an excavator to bring her out alive.

She is now recovering in a hospital.

Reports said hundreds of people died, with one report giving a toll of 675 and 2,500 missing.

More than 3,700 people have been rescued in Nepal.

Rescue work was briefly paused when flood debris created a dangerous lake upstream.

India and China are helping evacuate people and restore important routes.

Key facts

Rescued survivor: Guna Maya Bohara, 97, was found alive beneath her care home’s rubble and is recovering in hospital.
Rescue operation: Nepal Police and Nepal Army personnel worked for four hours and used an excavator to free Bohara.
Reported casualties: One report said 675 people had died and 2,500 were missing; another described hundreds dead across Nepal and Tibet.
Rescues in Nepal: More than 3,700 people had been rescued in Nepal, according to the Associated Press.
River danger: Debris blocked a river and created a lake containing more than 2.5 million cubic metres of water before it overflowed into the Bhotekoshi River.
Indian nationals: India’s External Affairs Ministry said around 320 Indian nationals remained uncontactable, while 96 stranded on the Chinese side crossed into Nepal by land.
International assistance: India sent relief flights, a tunnel rescue team, and a prefabricated bridge; Chinese teams evacuated people near Gyirong County.

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