A catastrophic flood struck a valley in the Himalayas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds and leaving many missing. Hervé Bénard, a trekking enthusiast, was scheduled to go there in a few days. Today, he feels lucky to have escaped this tragedy, although he lost friends. Despite the disaster, he and his wife plan to travel to Kathmandu to provide financial assistance to the victims.
Devastating flood in Nepal: villages destroyed and lives shattered
This article was updated at 13:25.