Australian Hikers Face Perilous Journey Through Landslides in Nepal

Australian trekker Andrew Graham and his guide Prem KC encountered 15 landslides on their return journey from Manang village, braving dangerous conditions with increasing residual risk.

Graham recounted being stranded in Cham village, where they had to spend a night in the jungle after being evacuated due to landslide risks.

A massive landslide in Chame partially blocked a river, leading to the formation of a temporary lake that flooded homes and bridges. Locals reported ongoing efforts by authorities to release water using excavators, with limited success over the past three days.

Trekking guide Tse Ling Doma and her group faced 28 landslides, highlighting the mental stress as particularly challenging given the recent disaster in the region. Doma described the urgency of constantly monitoring for incoming threats despite adverse conditions.

Norwegian tourist Ellen Wahlström emphasized the potential risks faced by local communities in losing their homes and land due to the landslides. Wahlström praised the authorities for their swift response in clearing many of the hazardous areas.