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Nepal Floods Kill 734 as Rescue Efforts Enter Day Four
Flash floods have badly damaged parts of Nepal.
Reports say 734 people have died and nearly 3,000 people are still missing.
Rescue teams are now working on the fourth day of their efforts.
The floods also damaged important energy projects.
A solar plant in Nuwakot was covered by debris and partly destroyed.
Hydroelectric projects were damaged too, and people may still be trapped at some sites.
India has sent emergency supplies to Nepal on cargo planes.
Nepal is also trying to rescue Indian pilgrims stranded by the floods.
Nepal’s reported flood death toll has reached 734, with nearly 3,000 people still missing.
Rescue operations have entered their fourth day across areas affected by the flash floods.
The Nuwakot solar project along the Trishuli River was extensively buried under debris, with large sections destroyed.
Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said major hydroelectric and solar projects suffered significant damage.
India has sent supplies on three cargo planes, while rescuing stranded Indian pilgrims remains a priority for Nepal.
- Who
- Flood-affected people, Nepalese rescue teams, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, Indian rescuers and stranded Indian pilgrims are involved.
- What
- Flash floods have caused deaths, disappearances, rescue operations and extensive damage to energy infrastructure.
- Where
- Affected areas of Nepal, including the Nuwakot solar project on the banks of the Trishuli River.
- When
- Rescue operations have entered their fourth day.
- Why
- The flash floods buried infrastructure under debris, destroyed parts of energy facilities and stranded people.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- 734
- People missing
- Nearly 3,000
- Rescue timeline
- Day 4
- Most-damaged facility described
- Nuwakot solar project
- Project location
- Banks of the Trishuli River in Nuwakot
- Nepal official quoted
- Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle
- Indian assistance
- Three cargo planes carrying supplies had arrived, according to Wagle
Quotes
Swarnim Wagle
Nepal’s finance minister
“We've received very generous supplies from India. I think three cargo planes have already arrived. Prime Minister Modi and the EAM have been very positive about expressing their solidarity and even pledging any amount of support that Nepal needs. They've also been concerned about the Indian pilgrims who have been stranded, and their rescue is also a priority for us,”
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“Yes, yes. There's a lot of damage”
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