“대단히 혼란한 현장”, “온 국민이 충격과 깊은 슬픔”...네팔 현장 목소리

A massive landslide struck the northern Himalayas of Nepal, covering the Langtang and Nuwakot regions for two days straight. On the 27th, 68-year-old survivor Keshab Prasad Baral shared the dire situation he experienced with Reuters and other news outlets. He recounted how the water level kept rising, eventually submerging his wife under the mud.

Baral expressed his grief, saying, "My wife was still buried in the mud. She has left." The BBC reported that survivors were being airlifted to hospitals, and the scene was chaotic as families sought to confirm their loved ones' fates. Witnesses described the area as "extremely chaotic," with people rushing around, unsure of what to do.

The search and rescue teams continued their efforts into the night, as the aftermath of the disaster revealed a landscape of mud, collapsed buildings, and uprooted trees. The local market in Nuwakot, a key trading and transportation hub, was left in ruins. Nepal's Prime Minister, Radha Shuman, expressed deep sorrow on social media, pledging to mobilize all available resources for the crisis.

This is the first major challenge for the 46-year-old leader, who took office following a political upheaval last September.