The authorities of Nepal have raised the death toll to nearly 360 due to the floods recorded on Wednesday due to a strong flood of the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, a mountainous district near the border with Tibet, in China, an event that also leaves hundreds of people missing, including four Spaniards.
The Nepal Police has indicated in a report published through social networks that 359 bodies have been recovered so far, including 132 in the Chitwan district, the epicenter of the search and rescue efforts. Also, it is worth highlighting the 63 people who have been hospitalized in the capital, Kathmandu, and the number of agents deployed in the affected areas to deal with the catastrophe has risen to around 4,350. Added to these figures are at least three dead and nearly 560 missing, including 260 foreigners in Chinese territory.
The country’s authorities have asked tourists to remain calm, be informed and follow official instructions at all times. In addition, the Nepalese Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, has reported that his Executive has intensified search, rescue and humanitarian aid work “from the first hour.” “To help citizens at risk, the Nepalese Army delivered humanitarian aid supplies last night, including basic food, tents and medicines,” Shah said.
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