Once a village, now barren land – BBC in valley devastated by floods

September 1, 2026 7 Min Read

Once a village, now barren land – BBC in valley devastated by floods

The number of people missing in Nepal has risen to more than 4,200, the national disaster agency said on Monday.

The BBC has travelled to the district of Rasuwa, one of the worst hit provinces in Nepal.

South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to locals from Sano Bakhu who are shocked by the damage to neighbouring Syfrubesi, left in ruins after the flooding.

Follow the latest developments on the Nepal-Tibet floods.

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