'It stood like a serpent': American who survived deadly Nepal flood tells her story
Summary
Anjana Raja, an American woman, survived a deadly landslide flood in Nepal while traveling with her husband near the Chinese border. The flood caused massive destruction, killing 584 people and leaving over 2,400 missing, as rescue efforts continue.Key Facts
- Anjana Raja and her husband were on a bus near the Chinese border in Nepal when a huge landslide flood approached.
- The flood was a mix of water and mud about 50 to 60 feet high, described as looking like a giant serpent.
- The bus driver and passengers fled the bus just before the flood hit.
- Raja told her husband to leave the bus immediately to avoid dying.
- They ran to a nearby camp and climbed to higher ground to escape the floodwaters.
- The flood destroyed vehicles, homes, and swept away people and objects.
- As of the latest reports, 584 people have died, and over 2,400 are still missing in Nepal and neighboring Tibet.
- Raja and her husband have maintained contact with their family back in California after the incident.
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