Kathmandu: A dramatic video from Nepal has captured the terrifying moment a group of people stranded on a balcony survived as powerful floodwaters surged around them.
The footage is among several videos verified by BBC Verify from areas along the Trishuli River, where a deadly rush of water, mud and debris swept through communities on Wednesday.
People trapped as floodwaters rise
The video shows people taking shelter on a balcony as floodwaters move rapidly around the building.
With the ground level overwhelmed by the rushing water, the group appears to have relied on the upper part of the building for safety as the flood passed through the area.
The footage offers a glimpse of the dangers faced by residents caught in the sudden disaster.
Trishuli River area badly affected
The Trishuli River and surrounding areas were hit by a powerful cascade of water, mud and debris, causing widespread destruction.
Several videos from the affected region have emerged as rescue teams continue efforts to reach people impacted by the floods.
The scenes also highlight how quickly floodwaters can transform normally populated areas into dangerous zones, leaving residents with little time to find safety.
Videos capture scale of disaster
BBC Verify has located and examined several clips recorded along the Trishuli River following Wednesday’s disaster.
The balcony footage provides a particularly striking view of people attempting to survive the rushing waters from above ground.
The videos are emerging as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of the devastating floods, with rescue and relief efforts underway in affected areas.
For those caught in the path of the floodwaters, finding higher ground or shelter on upper levels became a matter of survival as the powerful current swept through the region.