Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 1,100 as tens of thousands search for missing
Summary
Heavy flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has caused more than 1,100 deaths in Nepal, with nearly 4,000 people missing. The Nepali government is shifting its efforts from rescue work to helping people recover and rebuild.Key Facts
- The death toll in Nepal has reached 1,114 due to flash floods in the Rasuwa district.
- Around 3,916 people remain missing, according to Nepal’s disaster authority.
- Over 21,000 security personnel, including police and army, are involved in search and rescue operations.
- At least 4,070 people have received medical treatment following the floods.
- The flood destroyed many bridges; 28 suspension bridges need full replacement.
- The United States is tracking about 75 missing Americans in the affected region; 14 have been safely located.
- The Nepali Prime Minister announced the government’s focus will now move to rehabilitation and rebuilding.
- Chinese officials report 16 deaths and 546 missing on their side of the border related to the floods.
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