The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal has reached 1,287 people. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Kathmandu Post.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, bodies and remains have been found in eight districts.
So far, 96 victims have been identified and their bodies handed over to relatives. More than 5,300 people have received medical assistance for injuries.
According to official data, about 5,083 people remain on the missing list. Authorities clarify that this figure includes unidentified bodies, so it does not reflect the exact number of people who are truly unaccounted for.
Additionally, the official list includes 583 foreign citizens.
Rescuers have already evacuated 13,013 people to safe areas. The army, police, and armed forces of Nepal are involved in the operation. In total, more than 21,000 security personnel have been engaged in rescue and recovery efforts.
The flooding 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 medical facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
About 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: of the 120 damaged towers, 116 are operational for Nepal Telecom, and 75 of 78 have been restored for Ncell.
Authorities have also allocated emergency funding to affected areas 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.
Authorities estimate that Nepal will need up to $5 billion for post-flood recovery.
Earlier, Kursiv reported on the search for three Kazakhstani citizens in the disaster zone on the Nepal-China border.