Punjab Newsline | Kathmandu
The situation in Nepal remains critical after devastating floods and landslides struck the country on Wednesday. The danger has not subsided, with two new lakes forming near the Nepal-China border following landslides.
One of the newly formed lakes is continuously leaking water, while the other is expanding in size, raising fears of further flooding and landslides in nearby areas.
The sudden flooding on Wednesday caused widespread destruction as powerful torrents swept mud, sand, gravel and large boulders into lower-lying areas.
According to the latest figures, 633 people have died in the disaster across Nepal and Tibet, while around 2,500 remain missing. Among those reported missing are 320 Indians, while nearly 400 Indian nationals are still stranded in Tibet.
United Nations has warned that thousands of families in Nepal are in urgent need of food and safe drinking water as rescue and relief operations continue.
Several countries and international agencies have stepped up assistance. The European Union, Canada and the United States have announced relief supplies and financial support for Nepal.
Meanwhile, the Nepal government has declared 15 local bodies across five districts as disaster-affected emergency areas. The decision aims to speed up relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the worst-hit regions.
