The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology had issued a heavy rainfall warning for the entire weekend, September 26-28 and soon after; Kathmandu Valley recorded its highest rainfall in fifty-four years. Additionally, twenty-five other locations across the country broke its rainfall record. It didn’t just rain, with it came the destruction.
Water found its way inside housing communities, swept recently constructed bridges and took along highways that act as a lifeline for travellers going East and West. As I write this, The Kathmandu Post has the death toll at 219. That is 219 people who have lost their lives due to the rain-induced floods and landslides. Social media reveals new point-of-view footage by the hour, homes falling into raging rivers, people standing atop shaky structures and being swept away. It’s painful to see how much disaster and uncertainty that Nepal and people living here have to face. Nothing is fair.
The ten photos here are all from Roshi village in Kavre district. These photos capture what remains of the settlement by the Roshi River. They were all taken by photographer Prabin Ranabhat on Monday 30th September. Many people are still missing and rescue and rehabilitation efforts are picking pace in areas beyond Kathmandu Valley.
It has been an intense weekend for some more than others. Sadly, the rain affects certain groups of people more… There are some telling info-posters from Harin Nepal.
These are times when one can feel helpless. Currently there are many organisations, individuals and recently-formed groups who have sprung into action. If you are looking to donate then here’s some information on HAMI NEPAL who are once again, on the grounds, delivering support where possible.
To contribute from anywhere around the world, visit their GoFundMe page.
Visit their website which is under construction but it will still give you an idea of what they do or view their Instagram which is pretty active, equally their Facebook! You will find information about donating from Nepal via their QR codes on their Instagram.
For more photos by Prabin Ranabhat, check out his Instagram.
