64-year-old Nepali woman rescued after 10 days in partially buried home

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to a regional hospital on Saturday after spending more than ten days trapped in a partially buried house following the landslide that struck the rural community of Gorkha district late last month. Emergency responders located the structure after a coordinated search operation that involved local volunteers, the Nepalese Army’s engineering corps, and a helicopter unit from the national disaster management agency.

Medical officials reported that Shrestha was in a critical but stable condition upon arrival and is receiving treatment for dehydration and injuries sustained during the collapse. Rescue teams continue to assess the site for additional victims, while authorities have urged residents in the affected area to remain vigilant as aftershocks and further slope movement pose ongoing risks. The incident underscores the challenges of disaster response in remote mountainous regions and highlights the importance of rapid aerial evacuation capabilities.