Stranded survivors cross Trishuli River by zip line after Nepal floods

In the wake of last week’s devastating floods in Nepal, survivors in relief camps are struggling to obtain essential medicines and cash, even as authorities distribute food and basic supplies to thousands of displaced people. With bridges destroyed and roads washed away, a temporary zip line across the swollen Trishuli River has become a lifeline for residents navigating between riverbanks, aided by army personnel. Officials have warned of a continuing crisis, as the death toll surpasses 1,250 with thousands more missing, while rescue efforts broaden to tunnels at hydroelectric projects where hundreds remain unaccounted for and international teams assist on the ground. The shortages of medicines for chronic conditions add to the hardships faced by camp residents who have lost homes and livelihoods. Coverage from multiple outlets shows the zip line as a central, improvised response to disconnections caused by the floods, underscoring the urgent need for durable infrastructure and medical supply chains as authorities coordinate relief and rescue operations.