Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reports that the death toll from recent flooding has reached 579, with approximately 4,000 people rescued so far.
The casualty count from Nepal's devastating flooding has risen to 579 deaths, according to the latest figures released by the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The exact cause and timeline of the disaster were not specified in available reports, though authorities have indicated that rescue and recovery operations remain active.
Rescue efforts have yielded significant results, with officials confirming that around 4,000 people have been extracted from affected areas. The scale of the operation underscores the severity of the disaster and the mobilisation of resources across the country's emergency response systems.
The disaster has prompted regional humanitarian responses. Sri Lanka announced its support for the affected nation, extending USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nepal address the crisis and support relief efforts.
