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Eight-year-old boy reunites with mother after Nepal floods ordeal
A young boy survived recent devastating floods in Nepal by climbing trees, eventually reuniting with his mother. The disaster has affected thousands of children across districts north of Kathmandu, according to UN agencies.
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An eight-year-old boy has been reunited with his mother after surviving severe flooding in Nepal by taking refuge in trees, offering a rare heartening moment amid the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Himalayan nation.
The child's survival came as torrential rains and swollen rivers wreaked havoc across multiple districts in the mountainous region north of Kathmandu. The flooding has displaced families and destroyed homes across vulnerable communities.
The scale of the disaster's impact on children has been substantial. According to UNICEF, the UN children's agency, at least 17,000 children have been directly affected by the floods across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Relief organizations are working to assess the full extent of damage and address urgent humanitarian needs in the affected areas.
The reunification of the boy with his mother underscores both the dangers faced by families during the disaster and the resilience of survivors. However, authorities remain focused on locating other missing persons and providing essential aid to thousands still struggling in flood-affected regions. Rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue as communities assess losses and begin the lengthy recovery process.