Rescue Operations Intensify Amid Rising Toll in Nepal Flood

Kathmandu – As the death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood climbs to 469, rescue efforts have been scaled up across the affected districts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reports that 13,295 security forces, including Nepal Police, the army and the Armed Police Force, are on the ground conducting evacuations and providing medical aid.

Helicopters are being used to air‑lift victims from isolated villages, while ground teams have rescued 3,253 people so far. The flood has caused 73 injuries, with the highest concentration in Rasuwa (43), followed by Nuwakot (27) and Dhading (3).

The disaster has also left 977 people missing, including 517 foreign nationals. India, the United States, China and other countries have confirmed that hundreds of their citizens are still unaccounted for.

The Prime Minister’s Office has called on NGOs, volunteers and private donors to coordinate with district administrations before sending relief material. Uncoordinated deliveries are creating traffic jams that impede ambulances and primary rescue convoys, slowing the overall response.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the need for coordinated relief to prevent further loss of life.