Residents of a Gorkha village successfully evacuated before a devastating Budhigandaki River flood by relying on informal phone chains and social media alerts. This community-led action saved lives hours before government agencies issued official warnings, highlighting a critical lack of monitoring infrastructure in Nepal’s high-altitude regions.
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Residents of a Gorkha village successfully evacuated before a devastating Budhigandaki River flood by relying on informal phone chains and social media alerts. This community-led action saved lives hours before government agencies issued official warnings, highlighting a critical lack of monitoring infrastructure in Nepal’s high-altitude regions.
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