Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
By The BriefBrief
Flood survivors in Nepal have returned to Dhunge, a village once home to about 150 families, now reduced to a swampy expanse of ruins. The settlement is described as one of dozens obliterated by Himalayan floods, with survivors salvaging belongings and memories amid the stench and devastation.
WHO:Flood survivors in Dhunge
WHAT:Flood survivors return to the ruins of Dhunge to salvage memories and belongings.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM ET
WHERE:Dhunge, Nepal
WHY:The survivors returned to salvage memories and belongings after the Himalayan floods obliterated their village.
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