Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive. For thousands, the priority is delivering aid, recovering loved ones, tracing missing relatives and reunifying separated children, the UN secretary-general’s spokesman said. […] The post Nepal…
The United Nations has reported that Nepal is swiftly ramping up relief and recovery operations following the devastating flash floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border just a week ago. Meanwhile, rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach any survivors amidst the chaos. Nepal's disaster management agency has confirmed that at least 1,114 lives were lost, with nearly 4,000 people still missing.
On the Tibetan side, the death toll stands at 21, with over 540 individuals unaccounted for, according to Chinese state media. Rescue workers are grappling with the daunting task of potentially saving hundreds more who may be trapped in Nepalese hydropower tunnels following the catastrophic event. The main hurdle, as identified by the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, is the accessibility of the affected areas, with more than 40 bridges destroyed in the wake of the disaster.
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