Nepal flash floods: Death toll 579, nearly 2,000 missing; foreign experts allowed for search
Nepal's flash floods have caused a death toll of 579, with nearly 2,000 people still missing. Over 4,500 individuals have been rescued, including 85 Indians, though 320 Indians remain unreachable and 400 are stranded on the Chinese side. People from over 30 countries are among the missing. Initially hesitant, the Nepal government reversed its decision and now allows foreign experts to join search and rescue efforts following diplomatic pressure. Scientists are investigating the cause, with preliminary findings pointing to an ice-and-rock collapse in the Lhende Khola region, triggering a massive surge of water into the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.
Key Points
- The death toll from Nepal's flash floods has reached 579, with nearly 2,000 people still unaccounted for.
- Nepal initially resisted but later allowed foreign experts to assist in search and rescue operations due to diplomatic pressure.
- The disaster is believed to have originated from an ice-and-rock collapse in the Lhende Khola, leading to flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Over 4,500 people have been rescued, but 320 Indians are unreachable and 400 are stranded on the Chinese side.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah confirmed continuous coordination with India, China, and international partners for relief work.
Exam Facts
- Death toll: 579; Missing: nearly 2,000; Rescued: 4,500+.
- 85 Indian tourists rescued, 98 unaccounted for; 320 Indians unreachable, 400 stranded on Chinese side.
- Origin of disaster: Lhende Khola (Nepal side), flowing into Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Affected countries: 30+ countries, including U.S. (65), Ukraine (61), Malaysia (51), Australia (35), U.K. (33).
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