"Unprecedented Disaster, Relief Ops On": Nepal PM On Flash Floods
Nepal's Prime Minister has declared the current flash flood situation an unprecedented disaster, with rescue operations involving the military and international support. Efforts are focused on evacuating vulnerable populations and restoring essential services like mobile connectivity.
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This highlights the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters in the Himalayan region and the challenges of emergency response in mountainous terrain.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called the flash-flood situation in the country an "unprecedented disaster" and asserted that the government is engaged in rescue and relief operations "as quickly and effectively as possible". LIVE UPDATESIn a statement released today, Shah said that the Nepali Army has so far rescued 116 people from Timure in Rasuwa district. Of these, 95 are Nepali citizens, and 21 are Indian nationals. Additionally, seven Nepali citizens trapped inside a tunnel were also rescued."Rescue flights have been operating since 6:30 AM this morning. More than 15 flights have been conducted so far, and additional helicopters have been kept on standby for rescue operations...At a time when the country is facing this unprecedented disaster, the government is engaged in rescue and relief operations as quickly and effectively as possible.
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