Nepal-China flood deaths near 1,000 as search efforts persist
One of Asia's poorest economies, Nepal faces daunting reconstruction efforts as it's squeezed by higher fuel costs, sluggish tourism and slowing growth.
In Nepal, deaths from floods have approached 1,000 as search operations continue, according to wire material. Rescuers have constructed temporary bridges to access remote regions and excavated debris from hydropower facilities in the Himalayas to recover around 300 trapped workers, nearly a week post the catastrophic floods that ravaged the nation's towns and valleys.
As of Tuesday, at least 639 individuals remain trapped in several severely damaged hydropower stations, marking the latest update on the rescue efforts. The overall death toll has climbed to 987, with 4,000 still unaccounted for. Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed the toll on social media, stating that "Thousands of citizens have lost their homes, families, loved ones and property. The government understands the immense pain they are enduring."
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