Government Intensifies Search and Rescue After Devastating Floods
Summary
The government has intensified search and rescue operations after devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, rescuing 9,435 people so far and deploying more than 20,000 security personnel. Rescue efforts continue at several hydropower project sites in coordination with expert teams from India, China and Korea.
Key Points
- 9,435 people have been rescued and moved to safe places by air and land routes so far, according to the government.
- More than 20,000 security personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force Nepal have been deployed in the affected areas.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing at multiple hydropower project sites in Rasuwa and Nuwakot with help from foreign expert teams.
- The bodies of 781 people who died in the floods have been recovered so far.
