Flood in Nepal Causes Significant Damage, Over 1200 Bodies Recovered
Summary
A devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi area has caused major loss of life and property in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, with more than 1,200 bodies recovered and over 4,200 people still missing. Authorities have deployed 21,314 security personnel for search and rescue, while doctors warn of rising health risks in the affected areas.
Key Points
- More than 1,200 bodies have been recovered after the Bhote Koshi flood, with the heaviest toll reported in Chitwan, Nawalpur, Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 4,216 people, including 500 foreign nationals, are still missing and about 12,000 people have been rescued.
- Security personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force Nepal are continuing search and rescue operations in damaged and flood-affected areas.
- Doctors warn of outbreaks of diarrhea, respiratory illness and wound infections, especially for people with chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, asthma and cancer.
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