Nepal’s ‘Miracle House’: How One Family Survived the Floods

KATHMANDU — A single green-painted house now stands as a strange landmark in a Nepal neighborhood reduced to rubble. Locals are flocking to the site to photograph the structure, which remained intact while raging floodwaters destroyed everything around it. The home belongs to the Pyakurel family. As the deluge hit, they took shelter inside. The water swept away neighboring buildings, but their house held firm. Residents are calling it a miracle. The exact reason for the home’s survival is not yet clear, but experts suggest its construction may have differed from surrounding structures. For the Pyakurels, the house is more than a curiosity. It is the reason they are alive. While the area faces a long recovery, their home offers a rare symbol of hope amid the devastation.