Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, electricity restored nearly a week after devastating floods
KATHMANDU: Nepali rescuers built temporary bridges to reach remote areas and dug through the ruins of hydropower projects in the Himalayas to rescue close to 300 trapped workers, nearly a week after devastating floods left a trail of destruction across the country’s towns and valleys. About 600 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue…
KATHMANDU: Nepali rescuers have constructed temporary bridges and dug through the wreckage of hydropower projects to reach remote areas, saving around 300 trapped workers after devastating floods struck the Himalayan nation nearly a week ago. Approximately 600 people remain trapped in several damaged hydropower stations, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah revealing that over 11,000 individuals have been rescued across the affected region.
Power and communication lines have been restored in certain areas, though the challenges persist. At least 939 people have lost their lives, with Shah attributing the devastating impact to the region's vulnerability to climate change. Despite the immense loss, the government remains committed to supporting the affected citizens and aiding their return to normalcy through rehabilitation efforts.
The recent disaster has triggered a surge in international aid, totaling over $42 million, with neighboring India and China contributing to rescue operations by constructing bridges to access remote regions.
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