Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Search for Hundreds Missing Continues
The disaster began on Wednesday after a glacial collapse and debris flow sent a massive surge of water, mud and rock through the Bhote Koshi River valley, devastating communities in Rasuwa and downstream districts. Homes, bridges, roads and other critical infrastructure were swept away. Rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors in areas c
ut off by the floods. Nepal’s army said 125 people, including 20 foreigners, were rescued on Thursday, while thousands of security and rescue personnel have been deployed. India has also begun delivering humanitarian aid including food and medicines, as the emergency response expands. The scale of the disaster is still becoming clear with authorities warning that the number of casualties could rise as rescue teams reach isolated areas.
