Barely saved, he cuts mourning short to help flood survivors
Summary
Sudip Kumar Neupane survived a deadly flood in Langtang by a matter of seconds after rushing to warn villagers of the danger. After two days of mourning for his younger brother and cousin, he returned to help with relief distribution for displaced families.
Key Points
- Sudip Kumar Neupane survived a devastating flood in the Langtang region after a two-second delay caused by buffaloes on the road.
- The flood on August 26 swept away his younger brother Pradip and Janak, an IT officer in Uttargaya Rural Municipality.
- After two days of grieving, Neupane returned to relief work because displaced people needed food and shelter and the local unit lacked staff.
- He says the disaster has changed his outlook on life and strengthened his sense of responsibility toward his family and community.
