Death toll in Nepal floods, landslides rises to 192

Updated: Sep 30th, 2024


The death toll in the devastating floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Nepal rose to 192 by this afternoon. 

The floods and landslides have left 30 missing and 194 others injured, said Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Nepal’s  home ministry.

“Over 4,500 people affected by the natural disasters have been rescued so far. The security forces are still continuing their rescue efforts,” he said.

Noting that the injured were receiving free treatment, Tiwari said the government has expedited the distribution of relief materials, including food, to those displaced in the disasters sparked by continuous rains on September 28-29, a news agency reported.

According to government data, 1,327 individual houses have been destroyed and different stretches of 19 major highways across Nepal damaged. Security forces have been mobilised to clear the blocked highways.

Indians in Nepal

India issued helpline numbers today for its citizens stranded in Nepal due to floods and landslides during the past few days.

In a post on social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Nepal expressed concern at the current situation, stating, “There has been widespread damage due to floods and landslides on account of record rainfall over the weekend. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.”

The Embassy acknowledged that it has received reports of Indian citizens being stranded due to the natural disaster and is coordinating with Nepali authorities to ensure the safe evacuation and return of these individuals.

“The Embassy is in touch with some of these groups and arranging for their safe return,” the advisory stated.

The Embassy issued three helpline numbers—

+977-9851316807 - [Emergency Helpline]

+977-9851107021- [Attache (Consular)]

+977-9749833292 - [ASO (Consular)]

(compiled from syndicated feed)

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