Rescued 97-year-old recovering, described as “like a soldier” … 623 dead in Nepal floods A 97-year-old man who was rescued from the floods in Nepal’s southeastern region is recovering in a hospital and has been described by medical staff as being “like a soldier.” The elderly man was among thousands of people affected by the floods, which hit several districts in southeastern Nepal on Thursday, killing at least 623 people. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains, have left thousands of people homeless and many more stranded. The 97-year-old man was rescued on Friday by a team of Nepali soldiers and police officers who braved the floodwaters to reach him. The old man was taken to a hospital in Birgunj, a city in southeastern Nepal, where he is being treated for injuries and exhaustion. Medical staff at the hospital said the 97-year-old was in stable condition and was responding well to treatment. “He is like a soldier,” said a doctor at the hospital. “He is very strong and determined.” The floods have also damaged thousands of homes, schools, and other buildings, leaving many people without access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. The Nepal government has deployed thousands of soldiers and police officers to help with the rescue and relief efforts. The Indian government has also offered assistance, with a team of Indian soldiers and relief workers arriving in Nepal on Saturday to help with the relief efforts. The floods are the worst to hit Nepal in several years, and the government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas. The United Nations has also offered assistance, with a team of UN officials arriving in Nepal on Sunday to help with the relief efforts. The floods have affected several districts in southeastern Nepal, including the districts of Mahottari, Dhanusha, and Sarlahi. The Nepal government has set up relief camps in the affected areas, where thousands of people are taking shelter. The government has also provided food, water, and other essential supplies to the affected people. The floods have also disrupted transportation and communication networks, leaving many people isolated and without access to basic services. The Nepal government has urged people to be cautious and to follow the instructions of local authorities. The government has also warned of the risk of further flooding and landslides in the affected areas. The floods have had a devastating impact on the people of Nepal, and the government and international community are working together to provide relief and support to those affected.
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