'The flood took everything': Nepal survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
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Notable Quotes
"My family members were swept away by the flood in front of my eyes."
— Kalpana Malla , Other
"My farmland is also swept away. Ten sacks of mustard seeds, tons of corn and rice paddy are all gone. Nothing is left."
— Goma Pandit , Other
"This is my husband. He was off to Rasuwa as a part of his driving job. He was in contact with me until 8 pm yesterday. But I couldn't call him this morning. The phone was switched off."
— Ram Khumari Shrestha , Other
"It [sounded] like an earthquake. My house has collapsed... I have seen a photo."
— Sonam Dorjee , Other
Key People
Sister of Sonam Dorjee, who is reported missing after the floods.
A survivor who lost her cattle and farmland in the floods.
A survivor recounting her experience during the flash floods in Nepal.
A man hoping to hear from several missing family members after the floods.
A woman anxiously waiting for news of her husband who is missing.
A trekking guide who narrowly missed the flood in his village.
Son of Kalpana Malla, who helped his mother during the floods.
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One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
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