Their flood videos went viral. They are still haunted by what they saw
Summary
Two men who filmed the devastating August 26 Bhotekoshi flood in Nuwakot are still haunted by what they saw as viral videos of the disaster spread online. One lost his mother and the other lost his home and farmland in the catastrophic surge.
Key Points
- Viral videos shot during the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood captured the sudden destruction at Trishuli Bazar in Nuwakot.
- Nabayug Shrestha and Bhimsen Thapa survived the disaster but continue to struggle with trauma after witnessing the flood up close.
- Shrestha lost his mother and home-related belongings, while Thapa lost his house and farmland.
- The floods and landslides damaged or destroyed dozens of bridges and left thousands missing across several districts.
