Kathmandu: The death toll from floods and related incidents in Nepal has risen to 1,342, while around 4,996 people remain missing, according to the latest update issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Sunday.
The update, issued at 6 pm, said around 1,967 people were missing in Rasuwa and 2,340 in Nuwakot, while around 589 foreign nationals were also listed as missing.
A total of 13,391 people have been rescued so far, with 3,912 currently staying at holding centres in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Bodies have been recovered from eight affected districts, with the highest number reported in Chitwan at 362, followed by Nawalparasi East at 222 and Nawalparasi West at 220.
The 36th meeting of the Executive Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management reviewed the latest status of search, rescue and relief operationsRasuwa, following the Rasuwa floods and discussed policy measures, the NDRRMA said.
The disaster response has involved 21,465 security personnel, including 9,287 from the Nepali Army, 7,975 from Nepal Police and 4,203 from the Armed Police Force. Nepal Army helicopters have conducted 1,049 flights, including 73 on Sunday, while private helicopters have made 129 flights from Kathmandu.
The NDRRMA said 6,083 injured people are receiving treatment. The government has announced financial assistance of NPR 10 million each for Rasuwa and Nuwakot, NPR 5 million for Dhading and NPR 135 million for 15 affected local governments.
