The devastating floods in Nepal have claimed 1,287 lives, according to The Kathmandu Post, as reported by infohub.kz.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, bodies and remains have been found in eight districts across the country. So far, 96 victims have been identified and their bodies handed over to relatives. More than 5,300 injured people have received medical treatment.
Official lists of the missing include about 5,083 people. Authorities clarify that this figure includes unidentified bodies, so it does not reflect the exact number of people who remain unaccounted for. Additionally, 583 foreign nationals are listed.
Rescuers have already evacuated 13,013 people to safer areas. The operation involves the army, police, and armed forces of Nepal. In total, over 21,000 security personnel have been deployed for rescue and recovery efforts.
The disaster has severely damaged the country's infrastructure. Preliminary estimates indicate that 7,570 private homes have been destroyed, and 48 government buildings, 18 schools, and seven health facilities have been damaged or destroyed. Approximately 55 kilometers of roads, 33 vehicular bridges, and 68 suspension bridges have been completely destroyed.
Rescuers continue to deliver humanitarian aid to affected areas by land and air. Communication is gradually being restored: out of 120 damaged towers of Nepal Telecom, 116 are operational, and Ncell has restored 75 out of 78. Authorities have also allocated emergency funding to affected districts for rescue and recovery operations.
The disaster began after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas on August 26. A massive flow of rocks, ice, mud, and debris swept through mountain river systems. According to government estimates, Nepal will need up to $5 billion for post-flood reconstruction.
Earlier, it was reported that three Kazakhstani women were being searched for in the disaster zone on the Nepal-China border.