A Nepalese woman believed dead was found alive days after her family began mourning rites for her, authorities said Wednesday, following deadly floods and mudslides that struck the country. Rescue teams confirmed Chandika Kumari Shrestha’s survival after she was located in a damaged house in Betrawati, Nuwakot district. The discovery comes as relief efforts continue in the aftermath of widespread flooding that led to casualties and significant destruction across affected regions.
Images from the scene show Shrestha being assisted by police and rescue workers as she was pulled to safety. The incident occurred within the broader context of a disaster response that has included ongoing search and rescue operations, as well as efforts to support communities facing aftereffects of the floods. The timeline indicates that authorities recovered Shrestha after the family had already started mourning rites, underscoring the dramatic reversal in the family’s expectations.
Officials have not released further details about Shrestha’s condition beyond the acknowledgment of her survival and assisted recovery. The investigation into the floods’ impact continues, with responders assessing damage and coordinating aid to affected households. The case highlights the volatility of disaster situations, where lives can be saved even after a community believes tragedy has struck.
