By Tuesday, according to Nepali police, 217 people had died and 143 had been injured. Searches for the remaining 28 persons who had been reported missing were still ongoing.
On Tuesday, rescuers attempted to recover the bodies of those slain in Nepal’s weekend landslides and flooding, which claimed over 200 lives, as well as look for individuals who were still missing.
The weather was getting better, and workmen were removing landslides that had blocked routes. However, some highways adjacent to swift-moving rivers had sections washed away; repairs will probably take longer.
The disaster struck just ahead of the country’s greatest festival Dasain, which begins on Thursday when people return home to celebrate with their families. Many people’s plans to travel during the event may be hampered by the road damage.
The administration declared that its primary focus would be on assisting those left homeless by the flooding and landslides as well as those who were left stranded.
Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli arrived home Monday afternoon from attending the UN General Assembly meeting and promptly convened an emergency meeting of his Cabinet.
While heavy machinery cleared the landslides off the highways, police and troops helped with the rescue operations.
In order to aid with the cleanup and the kids’ ability to heal, schools and universities were closed until Tuesday.
The days of severe rain came toward the close of Nepal’s monsoon season, which began in June and generally finishes by mid-September.
