What we don't see after a disaster
Summary
Floods and landslides in Nepal have left thousands dead and missing, while families in Nuwakot and Chitwan continue waiting for answers about loved ones. The piece focuses on the uncertainty and grief that remain long after the immediate rescue efforts end.
Key Points
- 1,388 people have been confirmed dead and 5,130 are missing after recent floods and landslides in Nepal.
- The writer visited Nuwakot and Chitwan, where bodies were being collected and identified and families were searching for relatives.
- The article emphasizes the emotional toll on survivors, especially families caught between hope, grief, and uncertainty.
- It argues that disaster coverage often captures destruction and rescue, but not the long aftermath for those left behind.
