The house that resisted the devastating flash floods in Nepal and saved a family
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The house that resisted the devastating flash floods in Nepal and saved a family

Correio da Manhã31 August 2026 at 18:40

A house managed to resist the devastating flash floods that hit Nepal, remaining intact while the entire surrounding area was completely destroyed. The dwelling saved the life of a family that was inside during the catastrophe.

Released images show the impressive contrast between the total destruction surrounding the house and the preserved state of the structure, which suffered no visible damage.

The phenomenon of flash floods in Nepal has caused deaths and destruction in various regions of the country, affecting numerous families and local communities.

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