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Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,243 as PM Blames Warming
A very large flash flood hit Nepal on August 26.
It damaged at least three districts near Kathmandu.
More than 1,200 people have died, and thousands are still missing.
Rescue teams are searching through rain and piles of mud and debris.
They have already rescued more than 13,000 people.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the flood was connected to climate change.
He said richer industrialised countries share responsibility for global warming.
Nepal plans to ask other countries for help rebuilding.
Unidentified victims were buried after DNA samples were collected so families may identify them later.
Nepal’s flash-flood death toll rose to 1,243, with nearly 4,875 people still missing.
The disaster struck on August 26 across at least three districts adjoining Kathmandu.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Nepal would seek international justice and support for reconstruction.
Shah described Nepal as a victim of global warming and emissions from industrialised countries.
Security agencies rescued more than 13,000 people while facing continuing rain, mud and debris.
- Who
- Nepal, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, security agencies, and the international community are involved.
- What
- A devastating flash flood killed 1,243 people, left nearly 4,875 missing, and prompted calls for international assistance.
- Where
- At least three districts adjoining Kathmandu, Nepal.
- When
- The flash flood occurred on August 26; Shah briefed Parliament on Wednesday, one week later.
- Why
- Shah said climate change and global warming increase risks in mountain regions, while Nepal needs support for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- 1,243
- People still missing
- Nearly 4,875
- Date of flash flood
- August 26
- Affected area
- At least three districts adjoining Kathmandu
- People rescued
- More than 13,000
- International response
- Nepal has coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance
- Unidentified victims
- Bodies were buried after DNA samples were taken, allowing possible later exhumation
Quotes
Balendra Shah
Prime Minister of Nepal
“This incident shows the increasing risk the people of the mountain region have to bear with the occurrence of climate change… There is a global contribution behind climate change. And the responsibility to manage and minimise its effects also rests on the global community.”
indianexpress.com
“There is no question about not accepting international assistance at this magnitude of crisis, and we have coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance since the beginning.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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