Absolute Devastation in Nepal; Major Landslide Triggers Deadly Flash Flood

Open with a blunt statement of catastrophe, then show the extraordinary scale of the event through a striking physical image and concrete measurements.

Raise the emotional stakes with an estimated death toll and explain why the force made survival so unlikely.

Correct the viewer’s first assumption by revealing that the event happened in an unexpected setting, creating a strong information gap.

Pause the explanation to set a serious tone, explain why disturbing material will not be shown, and warn viewers against seeking it out.

Reinforce the human tragedy with a stark emotional summary, a historical comparison, and a precise estimate of the force involved.

Reject the obvious or widely reported explanation, then end the intro by naming the real event. This gives the viewer a clear reason to continue into the causal explanation.