More than 10,000 rescued as Rasuwa flood toll reaches 903
Summary
The Rasuwa flood disaster has left 903 people dead and 4,247 missing, while 10,451 people have been rescued so far. Authorities are continuing large-scale rescue and relief operations across affected districts, with unidentified bodies kept in 21 hospitals for DNA identification.
Key Points
- The death toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster has risen to 903, with 4,247 people still missing.
- Authorities have rescued 10,451 people and carried out 411 helicopter flights for air evacuation and relief.
- More than 20,800 security personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force have been mobilised.
- The government has dispatched food, medicines, generators and cash relief to affected districts, while unidentified bodies remain at 21 hospitals.
