Why Nepal’s green ‘miracle house’ survived monster flood

As raging floodwaters swept away vehicles, buildings and belongings in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, one 40-year-old green-painted house remained largely intact.The house, located near the Trishuli River, has since become one of the most striking images from the devastating floods, with pictures showing it standing amid the destruction around it.But why did the house survive when structures nearby were swept away?Its owner, Prakash, said the building’s resilience could partly be traced