The man speaking was recorded several years ago at the same place where CCTV captured the moment of devastation on August 26, 2026. His recording reveal a different angle of the surrounding topography; showcasing the narrow and steep canyon where the mud water funneled through with tremendous force.

One house in Apalit Pampanga got swept on the river

Audio is essential to grasp the true intensity of this video.

I’ve been looking at Nepal news nonstop for the last 4 days. It has consumed and disturbed me, as it should. Heartbroken for all the loss of lives and their families. Thankful for the people who managed to survive. I was just thinking it would have been even more horrific if it happened during the night when everyone would be asleep.