Nepal is facing a deep humanitarian crisis due to severe flooding in the Rasuwa region. According to officials, the death toll from this incident has reached 1,451, and search and rescue operations are still ongoing. This news was announced by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority of Nepal (NDRRMA).
Details of Rescue and Relief Operations
In a report updating operations until 7 PM on Sunday, NDRRMA announced that 13,784 people have been rescued from the affected areas, and 5,786 people, including 636 foreign nationals, are still missing. To facilitate rescue operations, 33 helicopters from the Nepalese Army have been deployed to provide services to the affected areas.
Currently, 15 people are being treated in five different hospitals, and 10,163 people have received medical services from various security forces. Meanwhile, NDRRMA has planned new programs to provide housing and livelihood support for the affected families.
Support Measures for the Affected
The National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority of Nepal has announced that families unwilling to stay in shelters will receive a monthly allowance of 15,000 Nepalese Rupees for housing and livelihood for up to six months. This amount will increase by 2,000 Rupees for each additional person beyond four.
The authority has also designed the process for receiving these aids and sent it to the relevant local governments for prompt implementation. These efforts continue as officials carry out search, rescue, medical assistance, and rehabilitation operations in the affected areas.
Nepal's Appreciation for International Support
In this regard, Swarnim Wagle, Nepal's Finance Minister, expressed gratitude on Friday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their extraordinarily generous support in assisting Nepal's rescue and relief efforts. This support comes after devastating floods occurred on August 26, and Nepal is seeking to mobilize international aid for a large-scale reconstruction program.
Additionally, India continues to advance its aid efforts by sending 11 tons of relief supplies to Nepal. The ninth flight of the Indian Air Force, carrying tents, medicines, sleeping bags, and medical equipment, arrived in Kathmandu and was handed over to the Nepalese government.
The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, announced on social media the continued support of India for Nepal's recovery efforts from this crisis. India has also prioritized the rapid dispatch of equipment, supplies, and specialized personnel, having conducted nine dedicated flights to Nepal since August 26 in response to these catastrophic floods.
