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Nepal Floods: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing
31 Aug
Summary
- Over 788 lives lost and 2,500 missing in Nepal's devastating flash floods.
- Search and rescue operations involve 19,000 security personnel and 16 helicopters.
- International teams from India, China, and South Korea are assisting in rescue efforts.
Nepal's devastating flash floods have resulted in a tragic death toll of 788, with an alarming 2,500 individuals still unaccounted for. Search and rescue efforts are actively underway, supported by nearly 19,000 security personnel and 16 helicopters deployed across affected regions.
Authorities have issued fresh flood warnings, urging residents in vulnerable districts to stay alert due to rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River. This warning follows communication from Chinese authorities about increased water flow upstream. The immediate national priority remains focused on saving lives and assisting both Nepali and foreign nationals affected by the disaster.
International collaboration is crucial, with tunnel rescue experts from India, China, and the Republic of Korea assisting Nepali Army operations, particularly in locating people trapped in tunnels. India has also established hotlines to help families seeking information about missing nationals and has dispatched significant relief material, including technical equipment and forensic teams.
