Construction Worker Rescued After Nepal Mudslide
· World · Al Jazeera, Hindustan Times
A construction worker in Nepal's Rasuwa district captured footage of floodwaters inundating the Mailung area, forcing workers to flee for safety. The incident occurred as severe flooding damaged critical infrastructure, including local roads and bridges. The worker was among more than 100 people evacuated from the site by helicopter. The report does not specify the total number of casualties or the extent of the structural damage in the region.
Why it matters
The destruction of roads and bridges in Rasuwa complicates rescue efforts and highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in the region to seasonal flooding.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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