Nepal flood claims over 1,300 lives, rescues reach 13,000
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In Nepal, rescuers have located 1,357 bodies and saved 13,396 people after devastating floods hit the Bhotekoshi River on August 27th.
Shanti Mahat, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, reported that 3,533 rescued individuals are currently sheltered in 39 holding centers across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. Authorities have identified 98 of the deceased and returned them to their families. Currently, 5,326 people remain missing, with the majority, 2,860, from Rasuwa and 1,981 from Nuwakot.
The missing also include personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and civilians from other districts who were in the affected area. Rescuers have provided initial medical care to 6,827 people, and 327 received treatment at ten different hospitals, of which 242 have been discharged. The Nepali Army and Armed Police Force provided healthcare to 3,404 and 3,096 individuals, respectively. Nepal’s government and aid organizations continue to deliver relief and manage the needs of displaced citizens.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority is intensifying search efforts for those still missing and coordinating rescue, relief, and rehabilitation work in the affected areas.
