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Nepal floods: Missing toll surges to 1,924
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Nepal floods: Missing toll surges to 1,924

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The number of missing people in Nepal due to severe floods has dramatically increased to 1,924, up from an initial report of 977.
  • The floods have also resulted in 579 confirmed deaths, with 517 foreigners among the missing, including 320 Indian nationals and 9 South Koreans.
  • Nepalese authorities are conducting search and rescue operations independently but remain open to international assistance if specialized expertise is required.

Nepal is grappling with a devastating flood crisis, with the number of missing persons surging to 1,924, a stark increase from earlier reports.

The disaster, now in its third day, has also claimed 579 lives. Foreign nationals are among the victims, with 517 reported missing, including a significant number of Indian citizens and nine South Koreans. The affected Rasuwa region, a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus and a route to Tibet, likely contributed to the high number of foreign casualties.

Our security agencies are carrying out rescue operations well. However, this does not mean we do not need any support. Specialized knowledge may be needed, and we will accept support based on specific needs.

— Lok Bahadur Poudel ChhetriThe spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs addresses the country's capacity for rescue operations and openness to international aid.

Despite the scale of the tragedy, Nepalese authorities have stated that their own security forces are managing the search and rescue operations effectively. However, they have also indicated a willingness to accept international aid, particularly if specialized knowledge or expertise becomes necessary.

Meanwhile, reports from China indicate that floods in its border region with Nepal have caused five deaths and left 558 people missing, highlighting the widespread impact of the severe weather in the region.

320 Indian nationals are still unaccounted for.

— Randhir JaiswalThe spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs provides an update on Indian citizens missing in Nepal.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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