Kathmandu, August 27, 2026: An elderly survivor was transported to safety using heavy machinery after a devastating flash flood and mudslide struck Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 26.
Survivor moved to safer ground
The dramatic rescue unfolded amid difficult conditions following the flash flood and mudslide that affected the area. The elderly survivor was carried away from the affected zone using heavy machinery as rescue efforts continued.
The incident highlights the challenging conditions faced by rescue teams and local communities following the disaster, with floodwaters and mudslides damaging areas and making movement difficult.
Nepal faces devastating flood crisis
The Trishuli area in Nuwakot is among the locations affected by the severe flooding and landslides reported across parts of Nepal.
Rescue and relief operations have been continuing as authorities work to reach people stranded in affected areas and move survivors to safer locations.
The disaster has caused widespread destruction across the region, with communities facing damaged roads, disrupted connectivity and difficult rescue conditions.
The image of the elderly survivor being moved to safety captures the human cost of the disaster as emergency teams and local communities continue efforts to protect those affected.