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Nepal PM urges resolve as Bhotekoshi floods death toll surpasses 1,100
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed Parliament on Wednesday, urging determination and courage as the death toll from the August 26 Bhotekoshi River floods exceeded 1,100, with nearly 4,000 people still unaccounted for. Shah attributed the disaster to climate change and called on the global community to share responsibility for mitigating its impacts. Authorities have recovered over 1,100 bodies across multiple districts, and rescue operations involving security forces and helicopters continue.
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Flooding devastates northern and central Nepal
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed Parliament on Wednesday, calling for "determination and courage" as the country grapples with the aftermath of the Bhotekoshi River floods that struck on August 26. The disaster, triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border, has devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, with more than 1,100 people killed and over 4,800 reported missing, according to figures cited in the parliamentary briefing.
The floods entered Rasuwa district through the Bhotekoshi River on the morning of August 26 (Bhadra 10, 2083), rapidly affecting neighbouring areas including Nuwakot and Dhading. Shah told the House of Representatives that the disaster was not limited to the three districts but was "a shared blow to the heart of the entire country."
In his address, Shah said experts have identified the disaster as one of the largest in the region, resulting from an avalanche of snow and rock in the high Himalayas. He framed the event as a stark warning of escalating climate risks, stating: "This is a serious signal that, alongside climate change, the risks we must bear in the Himalayan region are increasing."
Prime minister links floods to climate change
Shah attributed the devastation to climate change, emphasising the global dimensions of the crisis. "This incident shows the increasing risk the people of the mountain region have to bear with the occurrence of climate change," he said. He further stated that "Climate change is a product of the whole world's contribution; mitigating and managing its effects is the shared responsibility of the global community," calling for Nepal to "present, forcefully, before the international community, the disasters we are suffering because of climate change."
The prime minister acknowledged the need for international support, saying: "There is no question about not accepting international assistance at this magnitude of crisis, and we have coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance since the beginning." According to his briefing, Nepal has received messages of goodwill and material assistance from several countries and multilateral partners, including India, China, the United States, Japan, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the European Union and the United Nations.
Humanitarian response and relief efforts
Shah reported that security agencies have been deployed across the affected areas, and local authorities have asked people to move to safer places. Army helicopters are involved in rescue and evacuation operations, with private helicopters on standby. Security personnel from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force were mobilised in large numbers, peaking at more than 13,000, according to figures presented to Parliament.
The government has approved financial assistance for the families of victims and declared the affected areas crisis-hit for three months. The Prime Minister's Relief Fund has collected more than NPR 7 billion, supplemented by additional foreign contributions, as reported in the parliamentary briefing. Injured individuals are receiving free medical treatment, and food and shelter are being arranged for those displaced. Temporary shelters now house 2,653 people at 19 sites in Nuwakot.
The prime minister said local and provincial authorities are working together to restore electricity, water supply and transport links. Telecommunications have been restored to 95 per cent of the affected area, while electricity restoration varies by district.
Casualties and missing persons
According to Nepal Police, as of the latest district-wise tallies, 348 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West, 155 from Nuwakot, 66 from Gorkha, 59 from Dhading, 45 from Rasuwa and 38 from Tanahu. Overall figures reported to Parliament indicate that 1,114 bodies have been recovered, of which 95 have been identified and handed over to families, with 1,127 bodies recovered according to Nepali Police figures.
A total of 11,993 people have been rescued, and 3,916 remain out of contact. Of 292 injured people admitted to hospitals, 182 have been discharged. Search efforts for the missing continue, and unidentified bodies are being managed scientifically, with DNA samples preserved.
Infrastructure damage and restoration
The disaster has caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure. Eight operating hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 281 MW and four under construction with a capacity of 388 MW were damaged, disrupting generation capacity. Major sections of the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi road and the Prithvi Highway were destroyed or heavily damaged, along with 48 suspension bridges and 31 motorable bridges.
In his address, Shah said the country's leadership must "provide courage, support and reassurance, not tears," adding: "We have no alternative but to fight with determination and courage, and we are fighting."
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the death toll surpassing 1,100 and the Prime Minister's call for courage in response to the Bhotekoshi floods. — The tone is measured, reporting the prime minister's statements and official figures without explicit alarm or emotional language, though it conveys the gravity of the disaster.
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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the House of Representatives on Wednesday that the country needs 'determination and courage' to deal with the devastation caused by the Bhotekoshi floods.
The floods were triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
More than 1,100 people have been killed and over 4,800 remain missing, according to the figures cited in the briefing.
Shah said the disaster was not limited to the three districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, but was 'a shared blow to the heart of the entire country'.
Shah said security agencies have been deployed in the affected areas and local authorities have asked people to move to safer places.
He said army helicopters are involved in rescue and evacuation operations, while private helicopters are on standby if needed.
The prime minister said the government has approved financial assistance for the families of the victims and has declared the affected areas crisis-hit for three months.
He also said the injured are being given free medical treatment, while food and shelter are being arranged for people displaced by the floods.
Shah told the House that local and provincial authorities are working together to restore electricity, water supply and transport links.
According to Nepal Police, 348 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West, 155 from Nuwakot, 66 from Gorkha, 59 from Dhading, 45 from Rasuwa and 38 from Tanahu so far.
Framing: Highlights the prime minister's call for global community help in tackling climate change impact from the Nepal floods.
Facts Included:
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said the devastation caused by the Bhotekoshi River floods was due to climate change and the responsibility to 'manage and minimise' its effects also rests on the global community.
Flash floods, triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border, entered Rasuwa through the Bhotekoshi River and devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal on August 26.
Over 1,100 people have been killed and over 4,800 remain missing in the floods.
Briefing the House of Representatives about the devastation caused by the floods, Shah said, as quoted by PTI, 'This incident shows the increasing risk the people of the mountain region have to bear with the occurrence of climate change.'
Shah said, 'In this hour of crisis, we have accepted the reality that the country’s leadership must provide courage, support and reassurance, not tears.'
Shah said that the disaster has not only devastated the three districts -- Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading -- but it 'is a shared blow to the heart of the entire country.'
Speaking about the international assistance, Shah said, 'There is no question about not accepting international assistance at this magnitude of crisis, and we have coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance since the beginning.'
The government has approved financial assistance for the families of the victims even as the affected areas have been declared crisis-hit for three months, said PM Shah.
According to the Nepal Police, 348 dead bodies were recovered from Chitwan, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West and 155 from Nuwakot.
Framing: Frames the flood as a 'serious signal' of rising climate risks, with Nepal PM urging global action. — Alarmed and urgent
Facts Included:
Nepal PM Balendra Shah described the Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 as a stark warning of escalating climate risks.
Shah said experts identified the disaster as caused by an avalanche of snow and rock in the high Himalayas.
Shah said, 'This is a serious signal that, alongside climate change, the risks we must bear in the Himalayan region are increasing.'
Shah said, 'Climate change is a product of the whole world's contribution; mitigating and managing its effects is the shared responsibility of the global community.'
The flood struck riverside settlements in Rasuwa district on August 26 and affected Nuwakot and Dhading.
3,916 people are still out of contact and 1,127 bodies recovered, according to Nepali Police.
11,993 people have been rescued, and 292 injured people were admitted to hospitals, of whom 182 have been discharged.
Eight operating hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 281 MW and four under construction with a capacity of 388 MW were damaged.
Major sections of the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi road and the Prithvi Highway were destroyed or heavily damaged, along with 48 suspension bridges and 31 motorable bridges.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the Prime Minister linking the flood to climate change and urging global responsibility
Facts Included:
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah told Parliament on Wednesday that the catastrophic Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 has left nearly 4,000 people missing
experts have identified the disaster as resulting from an avalanche of snow and rock in the high Himalayas
Prime Minister Shah said: 'Climate change is a product of the whole world's contribution; mitigating and managing its effects is the shared responsibility of the global community'
The flood struck riverside settlements in Rasuwa district on the morning of August 26 (Bhadra 10, 2083), rapidly affecting neighbouring areas including Nuwakot and Dhading
11,993 people have been rescued, 3,916 remain out of contact, and 1,114 bodies have been recovered, of which 95 have been identified and handed over to families
Of 292 injured people admitted to hospitals, 182 have been discharged
Security personnel from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force were mobilised in large numbers, peaking at more than 13,000
Temporary shelters now house 2,653 people at 19 sites in Nuwakot
Eight operating hydropower projects (281 MW) and four under construction (388 MW) were damaged, disrupting 1 MW of generation capacity
Major sections of the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi road and the Prithvi Highway were destroyed or heavily damaged, along with 48 suspension bridges and 31 motorable bridges
Telecommunications have been restored to 95 per cent of the affected area, while electricity restoration varies by district
Nepal has already received messages of goodwill and material assistance from multiple countries and multilateral partners, including India, China, the United States, Japan, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the European Union and the United Nations
The government has declared 15 local levels disaster crisis-hit for three months, released funds from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund (which has collected more than NPR 7 billion plus additional foreign contributions)
search efforts for the missing continue and unidentified bodies are being managed scientifically with DNA samples preserved
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ClaimNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah told Parliament on Wednesday that the Bhotekoshi River flood of August 26 has left nearly 4,000 people missing.
ClaimPrime Minister Shah said: 'Climate change is a product of the whole world's contribution; mitigating and managing its effects is the shared responsibility of the global community.'
ClaimThe flood struck riverside settlements in Rasuwa district on the morning of August 26 (Bhadra 10, 2083), rapidly affecting neighbouring areas including Nuwakot and Dhading.
ClaimNepal has received messages of goodwill and material assistance from multiple countries and multilateral partners, including India, China, the United States, Japan, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the European Union and the United Nations.
ClaimPM Shah said, as quoted by PTI: 'This incident shows the increasing risk the people of the mountain region have to bear with the occurrence of climate change.'
ClaimShah said: 'In this hour of crisis, we have accepted the reality that the country’s leadership must provide courage, support and reassurance, not tears.'
ClaimShah said that the disaster has not only devastated the three districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading but it 'is a shared blow to the heart of the entire country.'
ClaimShah said: 'There is no question about not accepting international assistance at this magnitude of crisis, and we have coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance since the beginning.'
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