Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, free hundreds trapped by floods

Kathmandu, Nepal experienced devastating floods last week, leaving a trail of destruction across the country's towns and valleys. Nearly a week after the disaster, rescuers have reached remote areas and freed hundreds of people trapped by the floods. About 600 individuals remain stranded in several damaged hydropower stations, which have become the primary focus of rescue efforts.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah reported that over 11,000 people have been rescued across the affected region, and power and communication lines have been restored in some areas. A total of 939 people have been killed, and thousands have lost their homes, families, loved ones, and property. The government acknowledges the immense suffering and is committed to assisting them in their recovery.

Rescue teams have managed to restore road networks, facilitating the distribution of relief materials and reaching new areas with their efforts. Aid worth more than US$42 million has been poured into the country since the disaster, with neighboring India and China providing assistance, including building bridges to reach remote affected areas.

The prime minister emphasized that the catastrophic event highlights the growing risks faced by the Himalayan region, urging the international community to address the consequences of climate change.