Lives lost, homes buried: Aerial footage shows aftermath of Nepal floods as 165 dead, 800+ missing
Several metres of mud covered houses, trees and vehicles in the affected areas. Helicopters continued to airlift survivors throughout the day.
Aerial footage from rescue operations in Nepal reveals the devastating impact of recent flash floods, which have claimed at least 165 lives and left over 800 people missing. The floods have inundated settlements along the Bhote Kosi and Trishuli rivers, reducing entire villages to rubble and claiming homes, roads, bridges, and power plants.
Kathmandu residents Tula Bahadur BK, a health worker, reported that many villagers have been swept away by the relentless waters. The Nepali Army has been conducting rescue flights, bringing numerous individuals to safety. Neighboring India has dispatched emergency supplies, including 10 metric tons of disaster-relief material such as tents, food, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and medicines. Over 5,000 military and police personnel have been deployed for rescue operations and body recovery.
The US state department has pledged assistance of $500,000, while a US Geological Survey report attributed the disaster to a glacial collapse leading to catastrophic downstream effects. The Nepali Army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet confirmed the arrival of aid from India and ongoing rescue efforts. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of further heavy rainfall, urging authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to remain vigilant. Evacuations continue in vulnerable border areas of both states.
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