Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 1,100 as tens of thousands search for missing
The Nepali prime minister said the government's focus would shift to "rehabilitation."
Death toll from recent flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has surpassed 1,100, with the Nepali government estimating 3,916 people still unaccounted for, officials announced on Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Balendra Shah detailed the government's efforts to shift focus from search and rescue to rehabilitation, emphasizing the unprecedented support shown by local and international organizations.
Over 21,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations, and medical treatment has been provided to at least 4,070 people across several districts. The Chinese government reported 546 missing and 16 dead in the region. President Shah described the destruction, noting that 48 suspension bridges were damaged, with 28 requiring complete replacement. He expressed deep sympathy for the entire country, acknowledging the shared sorrow.
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