Alem n called her a liar. The government had enough time to begin evacuation of the surrounding communities but did not take action. Some people were stuck in the mud for up to six days. Limbs had to be amputated due to complications from being submerged in the mud. Others were carried kilometers away.
Some people are still sick from swallowing and inhaling mud.
Many survivors are traumatized. Many lost entire families. For over 2 kilometers she held on to her baby and saved its life. Other survivors were not so lucky. Some were stuck in the mud for up to six days and had to have their limbs amputated.