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Nepal Flood Death Toll Nears 800 as 149 Indians Rescued
Severe floods and landslides struck Nepal after a glacial collapse on August 26.
The disaster damaged areas along rivers including the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli.
Hundreds of people have died, although reports give slightly different death tolls of 781 and 788.
More than 2,500 people are still missing.
India has rescued 149 of its citizens from Nepal.
India also sent rescue equipment, medical and forensic help, and emergency supplies.
Nepali and Indian teams are searching tunnels and other dangerous areas for survivors.
Rescue workers are also trying to identify people who died.
Nepal’s reported flood death toll rose to between 781 and 788, depending on the latest update.
Authorities said 2,502 people remained missing on the fifth day of search-and-rescue operations.
India reported rescuing 149 nationals and said more than 275 Indians had earlier been unaccounted for.
India sent an additional 11 tonnes of relief supplies, tunnel-rescue equipment and forensic specialists to Nepal.
Nearly 20,000 security personnel have supported rescues, while water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again.
- Who
- Nepali authorities, security forces, rescue teams and Indian officials are responding; 149 Indian nationals have been rescued.
- What
- Flash floods and landslides caused at least 781 deaths according to one update and 788 according to another, with 2,502 people still missing.
- Where
- Affected areas include Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, hydropower tunnels, and adjoining Tibet.
- When
- The disaster began on August 26, and search-and-rescue operations were in their fifth day on Sunday.
- Why
- A glacial collapse triggered the flash floods and landslides.
Key facts
- Reported Nepal death toll
- 781 in one update; 788 in another
- People missing
- 2,502
- Indian nationals rescued
- 149
- Additional Indian relief assistance
- 11 tonnes delivered on the fourth flight
- Security personnel deployed
- Nearly 20,000
- Ground rescues
- 8,730, according to one update
- Air evacuations
- 3,081 people transported in 363 helicopter flights, according to one update
- Bodies awaiting identification
- Unidentified bodies were being held at 21 hospitals
Quotes
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
Nepal’s national disaster management authority
“Standing with Nepal. The 4th flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal, and relief material has been handed over. It consists of a tunnel technical contingent along with equipment for search-and-rescue operations; a team of forensic experts for DNA analysis; and relief supplies, including blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulin, plastic sheets and hygiene kits.”
thestatesman.com
“Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met members of the Indian Forensic Team deployed to Nepal. The team will work alongside their Nepali counterparts in analysing DNA samples to assist in identifying the mortal remains of the victims of the recent flash floods.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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