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A turquoise-coloured house in Nepal has become a symbol of resilience after surviving devastating floods that destroyed surrounding areas. The incident occurred following a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border, triggering catastrophic flash floods laden with mud, debris, and rocks. These floods obliterated entire settlements, damaged infrastructure, and claimed over 900 lives. The 'miracle house' in Trishuli Bazaar, Nuwakot district, remained intact despite floodwaters surging through its lower floors, tearing away doors and windows while the family sheltered on upper storeys. Prakash Pandey Pyakurel and his family endured nearly two hours of torrential waters, describing the event as 'the end times'. The house's reinforced-concrete structure allowed survival, with the family later expressing disbelief at their rescue. The disaster highlights Nepal's vulnerability to glacial lake outburst floods, with authorities issuing alerts after monitoring stations were destroyed. Over 10% of the country's power generation capacity was lost, underscoring the scale of the crisis.

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