Three minutes was the time that the inhabitants of an area in Nepal had to flee before the arrival of a brutal flood. The warning spread by word of mouth, without an official warning system to alert the population about the impending catastrophe.
The moments that preceded the tragedy were marked by panic, with people trying to flee in a few minutes. Witnesses described the confusion and desperate haste of those who tried to save themselves and their families.
Among the stories told after the disaster, one stands out: a son who decided to go back to try to save his mother. Despite the effort, the man could not complete the rescue, being left behind as the flood advanced.
The incident in Nepal has once again raised questions about safety and early warning systems in regions vulnerable to natural disasters, where the speed of communication can make the difference between life and death.
