Nepal flash flood : The toll reached 734 in Nepal’s flash floods, with nearly 2,500 people still missing on Sunday. Authorities urged rescue teams to remain alert after water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again, days after devastating flash floods struck the region.
Water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday, days after a devastating flash flood hit the area, prompting Nepalese authorities to urge search and rescue personnel in the affected districts to remain vigilant. The river, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried massive volumes of water downstream into central Nepal during Wednesday’s flash floods.
"The water level in the flooded Bhotekoshi river has risen to some extent; all concerned are urged to take precautionary measures," the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said in a statement.
Death toll rises: Death toll reaches 734 in Nepal flash floods; nearly 2,500 still missing, news agency PTI reported.
100+ trapped in tunnels: More than 100 hydropower workers remain trapped; India and China have sent specialised rescue teams.
Reconstruction to cost billions: Nepal expects the disaster recovery bill to run into billions of dollars and seeks international support.
India steps up glacier monitoring: Uttarakhand is monitoring Himalayan glaciers and glacial lakes after the disaster was linked to a glacial collapse.
Global aid pours in: US, Canada, UK, UN, EU and IFRC have pledged millions in humanitarian aid, while China offered assistance.
