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Nepal Warns of Fresh Rainfall as Flood Rescue Continues
Nepal has already been badly affected by floods involving water, mud and debris.
The floods destroyed homes, vehicles, roads, bridges and some hydropower projects.
More than 650 people have died, and over 2,400 people are still missing.
Rescue workers are searching for people and helping communities.
More than 15,000 security personnel are involved in the effort.
Weather officials warned that more rain, thunderstorms and snow could make the work harder.
Water levels in the Bhotekoshi River have also risen.
Chinese authorities said a new lake near the river’s source in Tibet might burst and cause more flooding downstream.
Nepal’s meteorology department warned of fresh rain, thunderstorms and possible snowfall in flood-affected areas on Saturday.
The warning could disrupt rescue and relief operations as authorities remain on high alert.
The floods killed more than 650 people, while over 2,400 remained missing.
More than 15,000 security personnel were mobilised for search and rescue operations.
Rising Bhotekoshi River levels and a possible barrier-lake breach in Tibet raised fears of further flooding.
- Who
- Nepal’s meteorology authorities, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, rescuers and more than 15,000 security personnel are involved in the response.
- What
- Authorities warned of fresh rainfall, thunderstorms and possible snowfall in flood-affected areas as rescue operations continued.
- Where
- Central Nepal, including parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as the Bhotekoshi area in Rasuwa.
- When
- The warning was issued on Saturday, Aug. 29; the major torrent struck on the preceding Wednesday.
- Why
- Further rain, rising river levels and a possible barrier-lake breach could trigger more flooding and disrupt rescue and relief operations.
Key facts
- Death toll
- More than 650 people had died by Saturday.
- Missing
- More than 2,400 people remained missing.
- Rescue deployment
- More than 15,000 security personnel were reportedly mobilised.
- Weather warning
- Heavy rain was forecast in several hilly, mountainous and Terai areas, with thunderstorms and possible snowfall in some regions.
- Affected river
- Water levels in the Bhotekoshi River had increased.
- Additional risk
- Chinese authorities warned that a new barrier lake near the river’s source in Tibet could breach.
Quotes
Hari Prasad Dahal
Nepalese meteorologist quoted discussing rainfall risks in the flood-affected Bhotekoshi area
“Heavy rain may occur in one or two places, which is likely to affect search and rescue operations. Therefore, precaution is necessary.”
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