Rajeev Sharma

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood crisis continued to worsen as the number of fatalities rose to 626, police said, while rescue teams entered the fourth day of operations to locate survivors and people reported missing following widespread flooding and landslides. The latest death toll is significantly higher than the earlier figure of 579. Authorities are still trying to establish the whereabouts of nearly 2,000 people, with fears that the casualty count could rise as teams gain access to areas cut off by the disaster. Thousands of families have been left without basic necessities, prompting an urgent humanitarian response. The United…

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-affected Trishuli region have suffered a temporary setback as persistent heavy rain made conditions unsafe for helicopter operations. The worsening weather prevented the rescue helicopter from taking off, forcing authorities to pause aerial operations until conditions improve. The disruption comes as emergency teams continue efforts to assist people affected by the flooding. Rising River Raises Fresh Concerns The situation remains particularly worrying along the Trishuli River, where water levels have continued to climb amid the rainfall. Authorities have responded by moving residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as a precaution. The evacuations…