40-Day-Old Infant Rescued from Flood Returns to Karkop as Village Marks One Month Since the Disaster

Forty-day-old baby Yana, who was rescued from the devastating flood, is now safely back in Karkop, resting in her grandmother’s protective arms. When she grows up, her family will tell her the incredible story of how she survived the flood just days after being born.

Yana now lives in Karkop with her two sisters — the same village that, on May 26, was completely cut off from the outside world due to the disaster. Slowly, the residents are returning to their homes, trying to rebuild what was lost. But challenges remain. After the floodwaters receded, a new hardship emerged: the lack of irrigation water. Villagers say half of their orchards were washed away, and the rest are withering without water. Karkop is still healing — but the return of baby Yana is a symbol of hope amid the devastation.

When: Wednesday 22^th October 2025 | listening session 10:40

Where: Theatre hall, Arts Centre UP
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation

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