Mother and son reunited after Nepal floods
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Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale was reunited with his mother Matimaya Tamang after being separated by flash floods in Nepal. Zoyal had taken shelter in a forest and was treated for a broken leg and cuts, while his mother searched for him. Tamang spoke to Reuters from a hospital in Kathmandu about the reunion.
NOW PLAYING Torn apart in Nepal's flash floods, a mother reunites with her son
Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale was reunited with his mother, Matimaya Tamang, after being separated by flash floods in Nepal. Zoyal had taken shelter in a forest and was treated for a broken leg and cuts, while his mother searched for him and his brother. The floods have resulted in at least 580 deaths and 2,500 missing in Nepal and Tibet, affecting an estimated 17,000 children, with UNICEF working to reunite separated families.
This story highlights the human toll of natural disasters, showcasing a miraculous family reunion amidst widespread devastation and loss of life.
The episode also covers the broader impact of the floods on children, with UNICEF's efforts to reunite families.