Rain-induced disaster death toll reaches 209, dozens still missing
Torrential rains since Thursday wreaked havoc across several provinces, leaving communities devastated. Onlookers crowd the site of the Jhyaplekhola landslide along the Tribhuvan Rajpath in Dhading district on Sunday, where at least three vehicles, including one bus and two microbuses, were buried on Friday night. By Sunday evening, rescuers had retrieved 35 bodies from the site. Prakash Chandra Timilsena/TKP
The death toll from the rain-triggered floods and landslides mainly in the central and eastern parts of Nepal has now reached 209, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday evening.
The disaster, which began on Thursday, continued to cause widespread destruction in multiple provinces until Sunday, leaving thousands displaced.
According to the ministry at least 29 people still remain missing, while rescue teams have managed to save 4,222 individuals from the disaster-hit areas. The number of injured has also risen to 142 as rescue and relief efforts continue.
The Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepali Army are working together in the ongoing rescue operations. However, efforts have been significantly hampered by damaged infrastructure, with key roads blocked due to landslides and flooding, complicating the transportation of essential supplies and aid.
In an advisory issued on Monday, Nepal Police urged the public to stay vigilant, especially those residing in high-risk areas. They recommended checking with local police stations for updates on road conditions before undertaking long journeys, as many routes remain dangerous or impassable.
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