Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats.
Deadly floods and landslides in Nepal have claimed the lives of at least 32 people and left 12 others missing due to incessant rains. The government has mobilized over 3,000 security personnel to aid in rescue operations using helicopters and motorboats, as parts of the country, including Kathmandu, remain submerged.
Authorities are on high alert for more flash floods in various rivers as monsoon season wreaks havoc as usual. The escalation of fatal floods and landslides in recent years is a cause for concern, with experts attributing it to the intensifying effects of climate change.
The ongoing rescue efforts have faced obstacles, including the closure of domestic flights in Kathmandu and road blockages from landslides. Weather forecasts predict a slight relief by Sunday morning from the relentless rains, but challenges persist as rivers swell beyond danger levels, impacting neighboring areas in India.