Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Some survivors sheltering in relief camps after deadly floods in Nepal were struggling Thursday to obtain essential medicines and…
Survivors of Nepal's recent deadly floods are facing challenges in obtaining essential medicines and cash, despite relief camps providing food and basic supplies. Suresh Kumar Karanjit, who lost his brother in the floods, had to sell noodles he received as aid to buy his regular heart medication. Health camps staffed with doctors and medicine have been set up at each relief center, and authorities are prioritizing hygiene and sanitation to prevent disease.
The Aug. 26 floods, caused by a glacier collapse, killed at least 1,252 people and left over 4,200 missing, with 4,000 displaced people staying in 34 relief centers across Nepal.
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