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Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,344 as Rescues Continue
Severe flash floods hit Nepal on August 26 and caused widespread damage.
Many people died, and rescue teams are still searching for those who are missing.
Nepalese authorities have reported different death toll figures, with the latest figure given as 1,344.
More than 12,000 people have been rescued.
India says 169 Indian citizens have been rescued, including a five-year-old child.
India also says 275 of its citizens are still missing.
India has sent food and other supplies, rescue experts, forensic experts and medical workers.
Some Indian citizens crossed into Nepal safely from China.
India says it will keep helping Nepal with rescue, recovery and rebuilding.
Nepal's reported flood death toll ranges from 1,295 to 1,344 as rescue operations continue.
More than 12,000 people have been rescued, while about 5,000 remain missing according to Nepalese authorities.
India says 169 of its nationals have been rescued, while 275 remain missing.
India has sent about 95 tonnes of relief supplies and 54 personnel to support Nepal's response.
The floods damaged 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and 40 kilometers of roads.
- Who
- People affected by the floods in Nepal, Nepalese rescue teams, and Indian nationals; India is supporting the response.
- What
- Flash floods caused deaths, missing persons, infrastructure damage and an ongoing rescue and relief operation.
- Where
- Central Nepal, including the Trishuli Bazaar area in Nuwakot district; some Indian nationals crossed from China into Nepal.
- When
- The floods struck on August 26; the latest rescues mentioned occurred since Friday.
- Why
- The floods caused widespread destruction; India says it is providing assistance at Nepal's request and supports international action on climate change.
Key facts
- Latest reported death toll
- 1,344, although an earlier Nepalese authorities' figure was at least 1,295.
- Rescued in Nepal
- More than 12,000 people.
- Missing in Nepal
- Approximately 5,000, according to Nepalese authorities.
- Indian nationals
- 169 rescued and 275 reported missing.
- Indian relief supplies
- About 95 tonnes delivered on seven aircraft.
- Indian support personnel
- 54 personnel: 30 tunnel-rescue experts, 19 forensic experts and five medical staff.
- Infrastructure damage
- 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and 40 kilometers of black-topped roads.
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs
“In addition to the relief material, we have also sent 54 personnel to support relief and rescue efforts in Nepal. This comprises 30 tunnel rescue experts, 19 forensic experts, and a five-member medical team.”
businesstoday.in
“As per our information, 275 Indian nationals remain missing. We continue to be in close touch with the Nepali government.”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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