Nepal Floods

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal's flood disaster has taken a heavy toll, with the number of reported deaths rising to 794, while more than 2,500 people are still missing. Rescue agencies have stepped up operations across the affected areas as the search for survivors continues. One of the biggest challenges before rescue personnel is reaching people believed to be stranded inside tunnels at several hydropower facilities. Special attention is being given to the Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where workers are feared to have been caught inside the tunnels after the floods. Experts from India and China are assisting local teams in the…

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed victims of this week's devastating flash floods as authorities struggle with the sheer number of bodies recovered and the limited facilities available to preserve them. More than 700 bodies have been recovered since the floods swept through villages and towns on Wednesday. Among the worst-affected areas is Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been recovered so far. The large number of remains has put considerable pressure on local hospitals and temporary storage facilities. Authorities say burial has become necessary as the bodies deteriorate and health concerns increase. DNA collected before…