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Nepal Flood Death Toll Reported Up to 332, Indians Missing
Severe floods hit Nepal on Wednesday after an avalanche blocked part of a river.
The water rushed through areas near the Nepal-China border.
Many people died, but different reports gave different death totals, from 270 to 332.
Reports also gave different numbers for people who were still missing.
One report said about 826 people were missing, while another said more than 1,200.
India said 288 of its citizens could not be contacted.
Rescuers saved more than 800 stranded people, and 21 Indian citizens were rescued.
The floods also damaged roads and bridges, with estimated damage of $1.31 billion.
Reports put the death toll from Wednesday’s Nepal flash floods at between 270 and 332, with bodies recovered across several districts.
Missing-person figures also differed, ranging from more than 1,200 to about 826, including residents, security personnel and tourists.
The floods followed an avalanche that blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River near Timure and Rasuwagadhi.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said 288 Indian nationals remained uncontactable, including 73 workers at the Trishuli One Power Project.
More than 800 people were rescued in one report, while 21 Indians were confirmed rescued and Nepal estimated infrastructure damage at $1.31 billion.
- Who
- Nepalese authorities, rescuers, residents, security personnel and tourists were affected; India said 288 Indian nationals remained uncontactable.
- What
- Flash floods killed hundreds, left hundreds or more than 1,200 people missing according to differing reports, and caused extensive infrastructure damage.
- Where
- The disaster affected areas along the Bhotekoshi River, including Timure and Rasuwagadhi near Nepal’s border with China, as well as several Nepalese districts.
- When
- The floods struck on Wednesday; casualty and missing-person figures were reported or updated on Thursday.
- Why
- An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, causing flooding in nearby areas.
Earlier Reports
Later or Differing Reports
Death toll
Earlier Reports
Some reports said 270 bodies had been recovered, including a Nepal Police update listing 93 newly recovered bodies.
Later or Differing Reports
A later report cited a death toll of 332 and provided a different district-by-district breakdown.
Missing-person total
Earlier Reports
One report said more than 1,200 people were missing, including many residents, workers and tourists.
Later or Differing Reports
Another report, citing Nepal’s disaster authority, put the total near 826, including 644 tourists.
Indian groups’ travel purpose
Earlier Reports
One report identified the Indian pilgrims as travellers for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Later or Differing Reports
Another report described two Tamil Nadu groups as having travelled for the Amarnath Yatra; the articles do not resolve the discrepancy.
Key facts
- Reported death tolls
- Articles reported 270 and 332 deaths; one report said 93 additional bodies had been recovered.
- Reported missing
- Figures ranged from more than 1,200 to approximately 826 people.
- Missing Indian nationals
- 288 Indians remained uncontactable, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- Indian power-project workers
- 73 of the uncontactable Indians worked on the Trishuli One Power Project.
- Tourists reported missing
- One Nepal Tourism Board list reported 644 tourists and travellers from 33 countries as missing.
- Rescue figures
- More than 800 stranded people were rescued in one report; 21 Indian nationals were also confirmed rescued.
- Estimated infrastructure damage
- Nepal estimated damage to infrastructure, including roads and bridges, at $1.31 billion.
Sources
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