Nepal Mudslide Death Toll Climbs to 794 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepal's mudslide death toll has reached 794. The government has declared affected areas as disaster crisis zones for three months to speed up relief.
The death toll from the catastrophic mudslide that struck northern Nepal has risen to 794, according to the latest figures from Nepal Police released on Sunday evening.
The disaster, which hit the region on Wednesday, has left widespread destruction in its wake. Visuals from the affected areas show damaged houses, half-submerged buildings, destroyed bridges, and floodwater sweeping through communities. Rescue teams and heavy machinery are working to clear mud and debris from the affected localities.
In response to the scale of the tragedy, the Nepalese government on the same day designated several local administrative units in the affected areas as disaster crisis zones for a period of three months. This designation is intended to facilitate the deployment of resources, strengthen personnel management, and accelerate post-disaster recovery efforts.
Emergency services, including ambulances, have been active in the region, with hospitals in Kathmandu, such as the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, receiving patients. The damage has also extended to critical infrastructure, with reports of power transmission pylons and wires being damaged by the floods.
As the rescue and relief operations continue, the focus remains on supporting the affected communities and rebuilding the devastated areas.