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26 Sep

Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 1,453 as Thousands Remain Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal is still grappling with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that struck the country’s central and northern regions a month ago, with authorities reporting 1,453 deaths and 5,285 people still unaccounted for. The latest figures released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) indicate that 1,451 bodies have been recovered, while two other victims died during medical treatment. Rescue operations have so far helped 13,795 people, although hundreds of survivors continue to remain in temporary facilities. Authorities said 1,113 people are currently housed across 21 holding centres. Among those staying in the centres…

20 Sep

India Sends Ninth IAF Consignment With 11 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Nepal

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal with another consignment of relief supplies, as an Indian Air Force aircraft delivered 11 tonnes of essential material to support the neighbouring country's recovery efforts. The latest shipment included a range of supplies such as medicines, forensic equipment, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA said the consignment has been handed over to the Nepali authorities, marking another step in India's ongoing relief support for Nepal. Ninth IAF flight reaches Nepal The latest delivery was carried…

03 Sep

Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs to 1,252 as Search for Missing Continues

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,252, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies from areas hit by the disaster more than a week ago, according to Nepal Police. Authorities said an estimated 4,875 people remain missing, as search operations entered their ninth day on Thursday. Rescue personnel, led by the Nepal Army, have continued combing through affected communities in an effort to locate survivors and recover those still unaccounted for. Chitawan has reported the highest number of recovered bodies, with 355, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218 and Nawalparasi…

02 Sep

Drones Become Lifelines in Flood-Hit Nepal, Carrying Supplies and Even Bodies

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): As devastating floods continue to disrupt parts of Nepal, drones are taking on an increasingly important role in rescue and relief operations, reaching places where damaged roads, collapsed bridges and dangerous terrain have prevented rescuers from travelling safely. In one of the most unusual missions reported this week, drones were used to transport seven bodies from Devighat-3 in Nuwakot to Devighat-5. The area was considered too difficult and hazardous for rescue teams to access directly. The operation involved personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepal Army and drone manufacturer GarudX, highlighting how unmanned aircraft are being incorporated into…

02 Sep

Fifth Indian Air Force Aircraft Heads to Nepal With Rescue Team and Medical Supplies

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal, with a fifth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft departing for the neighbouring country carrying a specialised rescue team and essential medical supplies. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the aircraft is transporting an 11-member rescue team equipped with specialised equipment, along with 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines. The latest deployment is part of India’s ongoing rescue and relief operations in Nepal. The aircraft, an IAF C-130J, has been tasked with delivering relief materials while also carrying personnel involved in rescue and humanitarian operations. The mission comes as…

01 Sep

‘Liquid Cement’-Like Floodwater Buries Nepal, Death Toll Reaches 955 as Thousands Remain Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): The devastation caused by last week’s flash floods along the Nepal-China border has deepened, with the death toll rising to 955, according to figures released by authorities in Nepal and China. Around 4,471 people are still unaccounted for, while rescue teams continue searching through vast stretches of mud and debris. The floodwater and sediment have left behind conditions described as being “like liquid cement”, making rescue operations particularly difficult. In several areas, thick layers of mud have buried buildings, roads and other infrastructure, leaving rescuers struggling to reach people who may still be trapped. A major search…

30 Aug

Nepal Flood Disaster: 734 Dead, Nearly 2,500 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood disaster has taken a devastating toll, with the number of confirmed deaths rising to 734 on Sunday as rescuers continue to recover bodies from areas hit by the massive flash floods. Nearly 2,500 people are still reported missing, keeping search and rescue teams engaged across the affected region. Operations have entered their fifth day, with authorities working to reach isolated communities and locate those who remain unaccounted for. Bodies have now been recovered from all eight districts affected by the disaster, officials said, while teams continue to search through damaged settlements and debris. Avalanche-triggered floods…

30 Aug

Nepal Floods: Toll Climbs to 675 as Rescue Teams Race to Find Nearly 2,400 Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood emergency continued to worsen as the death toll from the devastating flash floods rose to 675, with nearly 2,400 people still missing and authorities warning of renewed flooding along the Bhote Koshi River. Nepal Police said the bodies of 675 victims had been recovered from eight districts. Chitwan, Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West have reported some of the largest numbers of fatalities as rescue teams continue to work across areas affected by the disaster. More than 4,400 people have so far been rescued or moved to safer locations. The figure includes 261 foreign tourists who…

29 Aug

Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 669 as Thousands Remain Missing Amid Fresh Flood Threat

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Kathmandu (Gurpreet Singh)— The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal reached 669 on Saturday as emergency crews continued recovering bodies amid renewed rainfall, swelling river levels, and the persistent threat of secondary flooding across the Bhotekoshi River basin. Nearly 2,400 people remain unaccounted for, including at least 320 foreign nationals, while more than 4,400 individuals have been rescued or evacuated as rescue teams struggle against time and rugged terrain to access cut-off mountain settlements. The catastrophe, triggered on Wednesday by a massive glacial rock-and-ice avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent a devastating wall of water, mud, and…

29 Aug

Nepal Floods: Green House Stands Firm as Floodwaters Destroy Surrounding Buildings

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Amid the devastating scenes emerging from flood-hit Nepal, a green-painted house has drawn widespread attention after videos appeared to show the structure remaining intact while powerful floodwaters swept through the surrounding area. The footage, shared extensively on social media, captures muddy water rushing through what appears to be a residential locality. Debris can be seen being carried along by the current, while buildings in the vicinity appear to suffer extensive damage. At the centre of the footage is the green house, which appears to withstand the force of the water. A family was reportedly inside the building…