Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.

The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.

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The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.

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As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.

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A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.

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