Nepal Floods Kill Over 1,250 as Rescue Efforts Continue The catastrophic floods that struck Nepal on August 26 have claimed over 1,250 lives, with rescue operations ongoing in the wake of the disaster. The deluge, which swept through the country’s mountainous regions, has left thousands missing and hundreds of bodies still being recovered. Among the victims was 97-year-old Guna Maya Bohara, who was trapped for nearly four hours in debris before being rescued. Bohara, who lived in a nursing home near the Devighat village in Nuwakot, was swept away by floodwaters and carried to a safer area where she was eventually found. Despite her survival, she remains in critical condition, repeatedly asking, “Why did the water hurt me?” The flood, described as one of the most severe in recent history, has devastated communities along the Kali Gandaki and Bhote Koshi rivers. As of the latest update, 1,252 people have been confirmed dead, with search and rescue teams still combing through submerged areas for survivors. The disaster has also caused widespread infrastructure damage, including the collapse of roads and bridges, complicating relief efforts. In Bidur, the Nepali military has installed a temporary cable bridge to help displaced residents cross the flooded river. International aid has been mobilized to support the affected regions. India has sent a 19-member forensic team to assist in identifying victims through DNA analysis, working alongside Nepali authorities and local experts. The team is collecting DNA samples from recovered bodies and matching them with relatives’ genetic profiles to confirm identities. This process, which typically takes 1-3 weeks, is critical for providing closure to families.#nepal #bhote_koshi_river #kali_gandaki_river #guna_maya_bohara #pushpa_kamal_dahal
