A look at search, rescue and recovery efforts in Nepal
On Monday, search, rescue and recovery efforts continued in Nepal after the devastating floods last week. Around 4,200 people are still missing and at least 903 people have been killed, according to Nepal's national disaster agency. Videos show some of the efforts.
Search, rescue, and recovery efforts are ongoing in Nepal after devastating floods last week. According to Nepal's national disaster agency, at least 903 people have been killed and around 4,200 people are still missing.
A South Korean disaster relief team, consisting of 44 personnel, was set to depart for Nepal to support search, rescue, and other relief efforts. The team, which includes five search-and-rescue dogs, was scheduled to arrive in Nepal on Wednesday and stay for about 10 days. Their mission includes conducting search and rescue operations for victims, including nine South Koreans who remain unaccounted for, according to Yonhap News.
The massive floods and mudslides hit Nepal's north-central Himalayan region, Yonhap News and The Korea Times reported over 800 people killed and around 3,000 others missing, CBS News reported 903 killed and 4,200 missing.
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