94-year-old woman rescued from Nepal flood debris

On August 28, 2026, rescue teams in Nepal successfully extracted a 94-year-old woman from the rubble of a government-run elderly care facility in the Rasuwa region. The facility was completely destroyed by severe flooding and mudslides that have devastated the area. The survivor, identified as Gunakesari Bohara, was recovered by the Nepalese army using an excavator after she became trapped during the catastrophic weather event.

Following her rescue, Bohara was transported to the Kathmandu Trauma Centre for urgent medical treatment. Reports indicate that she is the sole survivor among the staff and residents of the facility. The elderly woman, who suffers from dementia, was found in a state of shock and remains unable to communicate effectively with medical staff. This rescue is considered a rare moment of hope amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the extreme environmental conditions currently affecting the nation.