Thousands face long road to recovery month after devastating Nepal floods

KATHMANDU, Nepal — In the aftermath of devastating floods a month ago, thousands of Nepalis find themselves facing a long and arduous road to recovery. Narayan Prassan, who returned to his homeland with savings after five years working in Saudi Arabia, lost his house in the 2015 earthquake before rebuilding it and settling with his family.

However, the recent floods have once again wiped away everything he has worked to regain. Now residing with his wife and children at a relative's home, Prassan is contemplating another move abroad. "This flood has taken everything," he lamented, uncertain of his next steps. With his home in a designated danger zone, the future remains bleak for Prassan, who is among the thousands displaced by the disaster.

Rescuers are still searching for many others missing, with some believed to be trapped in six hydropower project tunnels. The government now faces a monumental task of recovery, grappling with the loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods. In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, Prime Minister Balendra Shah drew attention to the ongoing catastrophe.