Nepal eleva a más de 5.300 los desaparecidos a causa de las devastadoras inundaciones en la frontera con China

September 7, 2026, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal: People light candles at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 7, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives in the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods and landslides in Rasuwa and other affected areas, as Nepal observes a national day of mourning declared by the Government of Nepal. National flags were also flown at half-mast at government leer más offices across the country as a mark of respect for the victims. According to the government, the disaster struck on August 26, causing widespread destruction and displacement across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other districts, damaging homes, buildings, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure. According to government data released on September 7, at least 1,355 people have died and 4,996 remain unaccounted for, including 1,967 people from Rasuwa and 2,340 from Nuwakot. More than 21,000 security personnel remain deployed as search, rescue and relief operations continue in the flood-affected areas.
Fecha: 07/09/2026. leer menos