'Water up to 20 feet, we ran up hills, climbed trees to stay alive': Survivors from flood-hit Nepal recount horrors

People from various regions of India were rescued from Nepal after it faced severe flooding, recounting the catastrophic events they endured. Migrant laborers from Bettiah in Bihar described the flash floods as unimaginable, with water levels rising to 20 feet. One laborer recounted losing three of their companions when the floodwaters rose.

After escaping the rising waters by climbing a hill, they searched for the missing individuals but were unable to find them. Another migrant worker recounted running uphill barefoot when they heard about the massive flow of water, only to discover that their house and fellow survivors had vanished.

A pilgrim from Chennai recounted her harrowing experience during the disaster. While traveling to Kailash Mansarovar with 21 others, their journey was abruptly halted by the flood. The bus driver fled, and the pilgrim climbed a tree to escape the deluge, staying there for three to four hours until she was rescued by Nepalese military personnel.

Another Chennai resident recounted the terror they felt during the disaster, with prayers and the desire to simply escape from the situation. The government's efforts to evacuate them to Kathmandu were met with resistance, but they were eventually rescued and provided with food and shelter by the Nepalese authorities.

The Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation of both Indian and Nepalese authorities in facilitating the rescue efforts. In Nagpur, a woman recounted her family's ordeal, emphasizing the importance of their two children in helping them survive the disaster. After initially refusing to leave, they boarded a flight after the situation escalated and they could no longer see a way out.

Despite not having the required documents, the Nepalese administration offered assistance, highlighting the importance of humanitarian support during times of crisis.