네팔 대홍수 사흘째 ‘홍수 또 덮칠까’ 긴장감 속 구조 발동동

Three days after Nepal experienced massive flooding and landslides, the situation remains precarious as rescue teams and military helicopters continue to arrive at the northern disaster site. However, there is growing concern about the potential for a second wave of flooding, causing heightened anxiety among residents. David Fisher, Nepal Red Cross Society representative, told the BBC, "Residents are very anxious due to the possibility of second floods."

He emphasized that the life of those still residing at the disaster site is his greatest concern. Fisher also noted that while there are many relief materials in Kathmandu, they can only be transported one truck at a time. Families awaiting news of their loved ones are pacing anxiously. In the Kothe district's Rudreswari, 33-year-old Shoba Shrestha is unable to sleep, unable to confirm her husband's fate after three days.

She told the AP, "I keep hoping for my husband's rescue by helicopter." Many foreigners are also anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones, as many foreigners have been missing. South African businessman Babicka Rangi, who traveled to Nepal for a Hindu pilgrimage, has been unable to communicate with his younger brother Baveesh, who was in East London, South Africa.

Babicka Rangi told BBC, "My brother had been eagerly anticipating this pilgrimage his whole life. I still remember his excited and hopeful expression before he departed." Despite the challenging circumstances, rescue efforts continue. United Nations (UN) coordinator in Nepal, Laila Peters Yahiya, announced in a press conference that more than 30,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations, working day and night.

He stated, "Due to the disaster, over 35 bridges collapsed and 40 kilometers of roads were damaged, making access to flood-hit areas difficult." The government has requested assistance from the World Bank, India, and the United States to establish relief funds. As the death toll continues to rise, the Nepal Police reported at least 389 deaths and 910 people missing.

The South China Morning Post reported that according to CCTV, at least three deaths and 558 missing persons have been reported in China's Tibet region, bringing the total number of victims to 392 and 1468, respectively.