2 days ago

Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 788 as Pilgrims Evacuated

Heavy floods and landslides have caused a major disaster in Nepal and near the Tibet border.

The Andhra Pradesh government says 788 people have died.

Thousands more people are still missing or cannot be contacted.

Twenty Telugu pilgrims reached Kathmandu safely after crossing from Tibet.

However, 14 pilgrims linked to Andhra Pradesh are still untraceable.

Rescue teams have evacuated more than 8,700 people.

Many roads and suspension bridges were destroyed, making travel difficult.

Security personnel, helicopters, doctors, and Indian tunnel experts are helping with the rescue.

Officials are also watching a temporary lake in Tibet because it could create another danger.

Key facts

Reported death toll: 788, according to the Andhra Pradesh government update.
People missing or uncontactable: An estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people across the disaster-hit region.
Telugu pilgrims rescued: 20 reached Kathmandu as part of a larger group of 144 pilgrims evacuated from Saga County in Tibet.
Andhra-linked pilgrims untraceable: 14, including seven from Andhra Pradesh and seven non-resident Indians.
People evacuated: More than 8,700 people, according to the state government.
Rescue deployment: About 20,000 security personnel, 14 military helicopters, and six specialised surgical teams.
Infrastructure damage: More than 25 miles of roads and 40 suspension bridges reportedly destroyed.
Additional rescue site: Indian tunnel-rescue specialists are assisting at the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel, where workers remain trapped.

thestatesman.com · 2 days ago