KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 2
The death toll from the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood has reached 1,114, with 3,916 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
The flash flood struck on August 26 and affected several districts along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems.
According to the latest NDRRMA update, 41 bodies have been recovered in Rasuwa, 155 in Nuwakot, 59 in Dhading, 66 in Gorkha, 35 in Tanahun, 177 in Nawalparasi East, 190 in Nawalparasi West and 348 in Chitwan.
NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said 21,314 security personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepal Army and Armed Police Force have been mobilised for search and rescue operations in the affected areas.
A total of 11,993 people have been rescued so far, the authority said.
Essential food supplies have been transported to affected areas using 37 trucks and 37 smaller vehicles, while relief materials have been airlifted to flood-hit families.
The government has so far released Rs 67.5 million for 15 flood-affected municipalities, according to the NDRRMA.
Arrangements are also being made to ensure fuel supplies and restore communication services in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.