Mobile networks have been disrupted across parts of the disaster zone and access to some communities still remains difficult.

Shyam Kumar Pun is desperate for news of his lost brother, who was working as a machine operator at the border port of Rasuwagadhi.

Pun, 33, flew from Pokhara to Bidur and has been waiting for days for any news.

“If he was alive he would contact us on the phone,” he said. “We think he might have died but sometimes we wonder if he is out of phone network or his phone has died. We are somewhat hopeful that he is alive.”

As he speaks, the air buzzes with more helicopters dropping aid and bringing back survivors.

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