Floods claim 101 lives, over 3,000 rescued as torrential rains wreak havoc on homes and infrastructure
The Armed Police Force of Nepal has confirmed a devastating toll of 101 deaths due to recent disasters, with more than 48 fatalities reported in the Kathmandu Valley alone. The crisis has also claimed lives in various districts: 14 in Kavrepalanchok, seven in Makwanpur, five in Panchthar, four in Sindhupalchok, and three in Dolakha.
Search and rescue operations continue as 21 individuals remain missing in the Kathmandu Valley, alongside 39 in the Bagmati region and nine in Koshi. The missing persons’ list extends across the country, with reports of 64 additional individuals unaccounted for in other districts, including five in Panchthar, four in Jhapa, and five in Sindhupalchowk.
Authorities have successfully rescued over 1,500 individuals from the Kathmandu Valley, with additional rescues numbering 853 from Koshi, 494 from Bagmati, and 56 from Madhesh province. The situation remains critical as security personnel work tirelessly alongside civil servants, community organizations, political parties, and local residents.
In response to the escalating crisis, Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh has instructed all government entities to expedite disaster response efforts. He has convened an All-party meeting scheduled for 1 PM today at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar to strategize further emergency measures.
The community is rallying together as security forces continue their relentless search and rescue missions, aiming to bring hope and relief to those affected by this tragic event.
