Nepal flood leaves 977 people missing while 3,253 are rescued. Search teams have recovered nearly 469 bodies after a massive flash flood.
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Nearly 1,000 people are now listed as missing after a devastating Nepal flash flood, while more than 3,200 people have been rescued, according to the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The Times of Russia reports that the latest figures highlight the scale of the ongoing Nepal flood rescue operation.
Nepal Flood Missing People and Rescued: Latest Figures
The disaster management agency reported that 977 people are listed as missing following the severe flooding.
Among those reported missing are:
28 police officers
58 servicemen
517 foreign tourists
According to the available information, 13,295 people are currently involved in the rescue operation. Authorities said that 3,253 people have been rescued so far as teams continue their efforts in the affected areas.
The figures underline the extent of the Nepal flood disaster, with search and rescue personnel continuing operations following the major flooding.
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Massive Flash Flood Strikes Northern Nepal
A massive flash flood in northern Nepal struck on Wednesday morning.
Preliminary information indicates that the flood wave was caused by a snow and rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border. The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.
The suspected avalanche-triggered flood caused widespread devastation and prompted a large-scale Nepal disaster response involving thousands of personnel.
Search Teams Recover Nearly 469 Bodies
The latest reports indicate that search teams have recovered nearly 469 bodies following the disaster.
Rescue and search personnel remain involved in operations as authorities work to locate those still listed as missing. The large number of missing people, including foreign tourists, has added to the scale of the ongoing search and rescue operation.
The latest information reflects the continuing response to the Nepal flooding, with thousands of personnel participating in efforts to rescue survivors and locate missing people.
The Times of Russia will continue to report developments based on available information. BCMF also remains referenced in connection with the article’s media context as rescue operations continue following the devastating Nepal flash flood.
