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Amman, September 1 (Petra) – The death toll from floods and mudslides
that swept through parts of Nepal has risen to 1,003, while nearly
4,000 people remain missing, including 590 foreigners from 39
countries, Nepalese authorities said Tuesday.
Search and rescue operations are continuing for a sixth consecutive
day as authorities work to reach areas severely affected by the
disaster.
According to Reuters, Nepal’s Disaster Management Authority said at
least 639 people remain trapped at several severely damaged
hydroelectric power stations, which have become a major focus of
ongoing rescue efforts.
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a social media post
that thousands of citizens had lost their homes, families, loved ones
and possessions.
He added that more than 11,000 people had been rescued from affected
areas, while electricity and communication services had been restored
in some locations.
Authorities are providing assistance to people displaced by the
floods and mudslides.
//Petra// AK
