New Delhi: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 359, while 910 people remain missing or out of contact, according to the latest figures from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
The highest number of deaths has been recorded in Chitwan with 132, followed by Nawalparasi East with 82, Dhading with 33, Gorkha with 30 and Nuwakot with 28. Tanahun, Rasuwa and Nawalparasi West have also reported casualties.
Among those unaccounted for are security and government personnel, including Nepal Police, Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, Customs and Immigration officials. Rasuwa alone has 161 people reported missing or out of contact.
Rescue efforts have been intensified, with 13,295 security personnel deployed across affected areas. Helicopters rescued 716 people through 69 flights on Thursday, including 50 foreign nationals, while another 756 people were rescued by land.
Relief supplies, including food, blankets, mattresses and sleeping bags, have also been transported to affected areas.
Meanwhile, authorities have warned of another possible major flood after the Lhende River was blocked upstream, creating a lake that continues to rise. NDRRMA said the lake covers around 0.11 square kilometres and urged people near the lower Bhotekoshi River areas to remain vigilant and move to safer locations.
