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Rescue team still unable to enter Trishuli-3A tunnel as mud, water block access

Dhunche, August 31 A rescue team working at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project has been unable to enter the tunnel leading to its underground powerhouse, with mud and water continuing to block the way. The team discovered a cable access tunnel on Sunday and had hoped to reach the powerhouse from there. But Nepal Electricity Authority […] The post Rescue team still unable to enter Trishuli-3A tunnel as mud, water block access appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal Army leads rescue efforts in flood-hit areas (Photos)

Nuwakot, August 31 A devastating flood that swept through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors on August 26 caused extensive loss of life and widespread destruction across Rasuwa and Nuwakot. The full scale of the disaster is still being assessed, with the number of people killed and missing continuing to change as search and rescue […] The post Nepal Army leads rescue efforts in flood-hit areas (Photos) appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal asks Loss and Damage Fund for emergency financing after Bhotekoshi floods

Kathmandu, August 31 The government has asked the Loss and Damage Fund to provide emergency financing immediately following the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River basin. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle and Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary jointly sent an official letter to the co-chairs of the fund’s board on Monday, requesting an […] The post Nepal asks Loss and Damage Fund for emergency financing after Bhotekoshi floods appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 939

Kathmandu, August 31 The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flood has reached 939, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). As of 6pm Monday, 939 bodies had been recovered across the flood-affected areas, the authority said. Chitwan has recorded the highest number of recovered bodies, with 279. Eastern Nawalparasi has reported […] The post Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 939 appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Bhotekoshi floods cause Rs 600 million in direct damage to bank branches

Kathmandu, August 31 Flooding in Rasuwa on August 26 caused an estimated Rs 600 million in physical damage to branches in the affected areas, according to the Nepal Bankers’ Association. The association said 16 branches of 12 banks were operating in the flood-affected areas. Of these, 15 branches were completely destroyed, while one sustained significant […] The post Bhotekoshi floods cause Rs 600 million in direct damage to bank branches appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Floods damage water supply systems in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, leaving thousands without drinking water

Kathmandu, August 31 The devastating floods of August 26 have caused extensive damage to drinking water systems in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Government agencies have yet to determine exactly how many water supply systems were damaged or how many people have been deprived of access to drinking water. According to Kamal Raj Shrestha, Director General of […] The post Floods damage water supply systems in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, leaving thousands without drinking water appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

CCTVs being fixed along Nepal-China bordering areas

Kathmandu, August 31 Work began today to install two CCTVs along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa district. According to the Centre for Hydrology and Water Resources Research, it was decided to fix the devices along the bordering areas, bearing in mind a potential outburst from lakes formed after the recent devastating flash flood in the […] The post CCTVs being fixed along Nepal-China bordering areas appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal seeks technical assistance from Singapore to identify flood victims

Kathmandu, August 31 Nepal has requested assistance from Singapore in identifying flood victims. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri announced at a press conference on Monday that the government has sought technical assistance for victim identification. He said Nepal has also requested DNA testing support from the United States and high-capacity equipment from China and […] The post Nepal seeks technical assistance from Singapore to identify flood victims appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Exact number of people missing in Rasuwa floods still unclear: Authority

Kathmandu, August 31 The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has said it is still difficult to determine the exact number of people missing in the Rasuwa floods. NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said it remained difficult to establish the precise number of people missing in the disaster. She said authorities are currently collecting […] The post Exact number of people missing in Rasuwa floods still unclear: Authority appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

US travel advisory on Nepal: Avoid disaster areas, risk of unrest elsewhere too

Kathmandu, August 31 The US government has updated its travel advisory for Nepal, urging citizens not to travel for any reason to the Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district or to the Nepal-China border crossing area. According to the US government, following the major flood of August 26, roads, transportation, and communication services in the area […] The post US travel advisory on Nepal: Avoid disaster areas, risk of unrest elsewhere too appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Three brothers and two relatives from a Solukhumbu family lost contact in Rasuwa flood

Kathmandu, August 31 Three members of one family from Solukhumbu, along with two of their relatives, have been out of contact since the devastating flood in Rasuwa. According to Ranjita Budhathoki Magar, a family member of those missing, her three older brothers are unreachable, along with two other relatives. The three brothers and one relative […] The post Three brothers and two relatives from a Solukhumbu family lost contact in Rasuwa flood appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

What progress has been made in rescuing those trapped in tunnels?

Kathmandu, August 31 The sudden floods that struck Rasuwa and Nuwakot on August 26 morning caused widespread destruction along riverbanks and buried tunnels at several hydropower projects. A large number of people are suspected to have been inside the tunnels when the floods struck. However, search and rescue operations inside some of the tunnels have […] The post What progress has been made in rescuing those trapped in tunnels? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

This is the alternative route to flood-hit Rasuwa

Kathmandu, August 31 Some roads in the districts affected by the Bhotekoshi flood have reopened for traffic. With the main highway still not operational, the government has urged people to use alternative routes. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says those who don’t require emergency helicopter rescue can use these alternative routes. The […] The post This is the alternative route to flood-hit Rasuwa appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 903, more than 4,200 remain missing

Kathmandu, August 31 A total of 903 bodies have been recovered from the flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) released the latest figures on Monday, saying the data is based on information collected as […] The post Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 903, more than 4,200 remain missing appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Cargo containers diverted to Mustang’s Korala border point after Rasuwagadhi closure

Kathmandu, August 31 Cargo and containers that would normally enter Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point have increasingly started being diverted towards the Korala border point in Mustang following the complete destruction of the Rasuwagadhi crossing in the floods. The Armed Police Force checkpost in Jomsom collected details of 66 cargo containers on Sunday evening. […] The post Cargo containers diverted to Mustang’s Korala border point after Rasuwagadhi closure appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Temporary shelters, relief centres set up at 26 locations for Rasuwa flood victims

Kathmandu, August 31 The federal and local governments have jointly set up temporary shelters and relief distribution centres at 26 locations across Rasuwa and Nuwakot for people affected by the recent floods. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, 3,454 people received temporary shelter and relief at these centres on […] The post Temporary shelters, relief centres set up at 26 locations for Rasuwa flood victims appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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Teaching Hospital becomes a waiting point for families of Rasuwa flood victims

Kathmandu, August 30 Nearly 2,400 people remain unaccounted for nearly five days after a devastating flood swept through the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26. For their families, the uncertainty has become an agonising wait. Relatives searching for loved ones who remain missing have urged the government to intensify search and rescue operations and […] The post Teaching Hospital becomes a waiting point for families of Rasuwa flood victims appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Flood death toll reaches 788, most bodies recovered in Chitwan

Kathmandu, August 30 The number of confirmed deaths from the floods originating in Rasuwa has reached 788, according to Nepal Police. As of 3 pm on Sunday, police said 788 bodies had been recovered from flood-affected areas. The highest number of bodies has been recovered in Chitwan, where 264 bodies have been found. Similarly, 194 […] The post Flood death toll reaches 788, most bodies recovered in Chitwan appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rescue team locates tunnel leading to workers trapped at Trishuli 3A

Kathmandu, August 30 A rescue team has located a tunnel that could provide access to workers believed to be trapped inside the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa. The team, which has been conducting rescue operations continuously for the past three days, located the project’s “cable access tunnel,” according to Acting Managing Director of […] The post Rescue team locates tunnel leading to workers trapped at Trishuli 3A appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepalis stranded in Kerung will be brought home via alternative route: Foreign Minister Khanal

Nuwakot, August 30 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said the Nepali people stranded in Kerung, China, due to the Bhotekoshi flash flood would be brought to Nepal via an alternative route. Foreign Minister Khanal said preliminary information was received that 1,000 Nepalis were said to be stranded in Kerung since the disaster. So, they would […] The post Nepalis stranded in Kerung will be brought home via alternative route: Foreign Minister Khanal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 768; 160 injured discharged

Kathmandu, August 30 The bodies of 768 people who died in the floods triggered by the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa have been recovered. According to Nepal Police, 768 bodies had been recovered as of 2 pm Sunday. The highest number of bodies, 264, were recovered in Chitwan. Similarly, 194 were recovered in East Nawalparasi, 100 […] The post Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 768; 160 injured discharged appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Five openings drilled to reach workers trapped inside Trishuli 3A tunnel

Kathmandu, August 30 A rescue team has drilled five openings in an effort to send air into the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, where dozens of employees are believed to be trapped following the devastating floods in Rasuwa. According to lawmaker and tunnel expert Shriram Neupane, the rescue team has so far been […] The post Five openings drilled to reach workers trapped inside Trishuli 3A tunnel appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal Telecom extends free services until further notice

Kathmandu, August 30 Nepal Telecom has decided to continue with free voice, data and SMS services it had earlier announced for the areas affected by the floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems until further notice. Prior to this, the company had announced free voice call service, 2GB data and 50 SMS per day […] The post Nepal Telecom extends free services until further notice appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

752 bodies recovered from Bhotekoshi floods, 2,502 still missing

Kathmandu, August 30 The bodies of 752 people reported missing in the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River have been recovered, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to a bulletin issued by the authority at 1 pm on Sunday, the recovered bodies were found across eight districts affected by […] The post 752 bodies recovered from Bhotekoshi floods, 2,502 still missing appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

20 satellite phones sent to flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot

Kathmandu, August 30 The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has provided 20 satellite phones to support search, rescue and relief operations following the flooding of the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said the satellite phones were provided to ensure smooth and uninterrupted communication after disruptions to communication services in disaster-affected […] The post 20 satellite phones sent to flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A tunnel, says Nepali Army

Kathmandu, August 30 The Nepal Army has said that work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel. A joint team, which has been stationed there temporarily since August 28 for rescue operations, has been carrying out the work. Currently, a team of 93 people, including experts, is working on-site. The Army […] The post Work is underway to locate the entrance to the Trishuli-3A tunnel, says Nepali Army appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

CGTN: Lake formed along Nepal-China border is about the size of 14 football fields

Kathmandu, August 30 A lake formed following a landslide in the Nepal-China border area is approximately the size of 14 football fields, according to Chinese media. Chinese state broadcaster CGTN reported that monitoring conducted by the Anneng Group through August 29 found that the landslide-dammed lake covers an area of approximately 100,000 square metres. The […] The post CGTN: Lake formed along Nepal-China border is about the size of 14 football fields appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

54 people rescued from Timure, Syafrubesi, and Mailung areas

Kathmandu, August 30 The Nepal Army has rescued 54 people by helicopter from the Timure, Syafrubesi, and Mailung areas. According to Army Headquarters, 550 people were airlifted from that area by the evening of August 29, including 46 Chinese and 8 Indian nationals. Counting other areas as well, a total of 550 people were airlifted […] The post 54 people rescued from Timure, Syafrubesi, and Mailung areas appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rasuwa flood: Army has rescued 2,650 people so far

Kathmandu, August 30 Since the flood that struck the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on the morning of August 27, the Nepal Army has rescued 2,650 people as of now. According to Army Headquarters, 54 people were airlifted from Timure, Syafrubesi, and Mailung on Saturday alone, including 46 Chinese nationals and 8 Indian nationals among them. […] The post Rasuwa flood: Army has rescued 2,650 people so far appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Two Chinese Air Force planes arrive in Kathmandu with 50 tonnes of relief supplies

Kathmandu, August 30 The Chinese government has provided Nepal with 50 tonnes of emergency relief supplies. Two large Y-20 transport aircraft of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at around 7 am on Sunday carrying the relief materials. According to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, four Chinese tunnel rescue […] The post Two Chinese Air Force planes arrive in Kathmandu with 50 tonnes of relief supplies appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rasuwa flood: Bodies of 734 people recovered

Kathmandu, August 30 The bodies of 734 people who went missing in the devastating flood in Rasuwa’s Bhotekoshi River on August 26 have been recovered, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to a bulletin issued by the authority at 9 am today, the bodies were recovered from several districts […] The post Rasuwa flood: Bodies of 734 people recovered appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Why is the govt temporarily burying unidentified bodies recovered from Rasuwa floods?

Kathmandu, August 29 The devastating floods in Rasuwa’s Bhotekoshi River have killed more than 600 people, but most of the bodies recovered so far remain unidentified. As bodies swept away by Wednesday’s floods continue to be recovered across several districts, authorities are facing a new challenge: there is simply not enough space to store them. […] The post Why is the govt temporarily burying unidentified bodies recovered from Rasuwa floods? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 626, over 2,300 rescued

Kathmandu, August 29 The death toll from the devastating floods in Rasuwa has reached 626, according to Nepal Police. The police, updating the figures at 2:50 pm on Saturday, said bodies have been recovered from eight districts affected by the floods.The highest number of casualties has been reported in Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been […] The post Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 626, over 2,300 rescued appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal weighs foreign rescue offers as over 12 countries pledge Rasuwa flood aid

Kathmandu, August 29 More than 12 countries have sought permission from the Nepali government to provide emergency assistance and participate in rescue operations for people affected by the Rasuwa floods. India, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Turkey, South Korea and Japan are among the countries that have […] The post Nepal weighs foreign rescue offers as over 12 countries pledge Rasuwa flood aid appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

616 bodies recovered from Rasuwa flood, 2,301 rescued

Kathmandu, August 29 The bodies of 616 people reported missing after the devastating flood in Rasuwa’s Bhotekoshi River on August 26 have been recovered, Nepal Police said. As of 7 am Saturday, 616 bodies had been recovered from various locations, according to police. Of the recovered bodies, 13 were found in Rasuwa, 41 in Nuwakot, […] The post 616 bodies recovered from Rasuwa flood, 2,301 rescued appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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