Heavy rains over the weekend have caused devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, leaving 193 people dead and many others missing. The floods, which have severely impacted the Himalayan nation, have displaced hundreds of people and led to widespread destruction.
Rescue operations are ongoing to find those missing in various areas affected by flash floods and landslides. Schools and educational institutions across the country remained closed on Monday due to the continued heavy rainfall.
Key Updates on the Nepal Floods:
Rescue missions are still underway, with more than a dozen people missing after the heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides. In a meeting held on Monday, the Disaster Risk Management Authority decided to continue rescue operations to help those stranded on highways and displaced by the disaster. In response to the devastation, relief and rehabilitation efforts have been ramped up in the worst-affected regions. This decision was made following an all-party meeting led by Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar. Flood and landslide victims are receiving free medical treatment at rescue camps, where they have also been provided with food and other emergency relief supplies. Despite these efforts, 31 people are still missing, according to Home Ministry Spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari. Over 4,500 people affected by the disaster have been rescued, thanks to the coordinated efforts of Nepal’s Army, Police, and Armed Police Force. Many of the rescued individuals are facing food shortages and lack access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, particularly in the capital, Kathmandu. The floods have also disrupted the supply of vegetables and other essential food items in the region, leading to a spike in prices. Deliveries of produce from India and other districts within Nepal have been temporarily halted due to landslides blocking key highways.Bihar Faces Imminent Flood Threat as Kosi and Ganga Water Levels Surge
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