Tragedy in Nepal: Death toll and missing persons rise following floods
The situation in Nepal is becoming increasingly critical following the devastating floods that have struck the north and center of the country. According to the most recent report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the death toll has risen to 903, while the number of missing persons has reached 4,247, marking a significant increase in the last 24 hours.
This increase, which represents 115 new deaths and more than 1,700 additional people reported missing, is mainly due to the restoration of communications in districts that remained isolated. As authorities manage to reconnect with these areas, local records have allowed for a clearer and more alarming picture of the magnitude of the disaster to be consolidated.
Critical zones and affected personnel
The impact has been severe in various regions, highlighting the following points:
- Nuwakot: The registry of missing persons climbed from 115 to 1,558 people.
- Rasuwa: The number of untraced people increased from 562 to 865.
- Energy infrastructure: A total of 933 workers remain untraced at hydroelectric complexes located in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river basins.
The progressive recovery of communication networks has been key to updating the data, revealing a reality much more complex than what was initially estimated in the isolated districts.
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Foreigners and rescue operatives
The disaster has also affected international citizens. Currently, it is estimated that 592 foreigners are missing. However, the Nepal Tourism Board confirmed having established contact with five people, including three Spanish citizens, one American, and one Belgian, who were in one of the highest-risk areas.
Faced with this emergency, the deployment of aid is massive. Currently, more than 20,800 security force personnel are leading search and assistance efforts. The aerial deployment has been fundamental, with 411 helicopter flights carried out by the Army to evacuate 10,451 citizens, while rescue teams maintain hope of locating more survivors in the most affected areas.
