Nepal floods leave trail of destruction, aid challenge

Devastating floods in Nepal have left a trail of destruction, with thousands missing and hundreds dead. According to Punch Nigeria, over 2,400 people are missing and 620 are dead. The government has appealed for aid to tackle recovery challenges.

The floods have affected several areas, including the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, where 934 people are trapped or out of contact at 11 hydropower project sites and tunnels, according to the Hindustan Times. The trapped workers include citizens of Nepal, India, South Korea, and China. India has sent assistance, including a team of medical and tunnel experts.

Rescuers in Nepal and China are still battling to locate thousands of people missing days after the floods. The Hong Kong Free Press reports that the number of missing has soared close to 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered. Many have lost everything and are waiting anxiously for news of missing loved ones. The floods have also affected tourists, with around 800 to 1,000 foreigners, mostly trekkers and pilgrims, converging on the Rasuwa area near the Nepal-China border, according to the Hindustan Times - World News.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Punch, Hindustan Times, Hong Kong Free Press, Hindustan Times - World News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.