Relief Effort in Trishuli Bazar

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood visited Trishuli Bazar, one of the areas worst hit by the devastating floods in Nepal, on Tuesday. He met with several locals, spoke to them about their experiences, and expressed his concern for those affected, as reported by ANI.

Sood, accompanied by his Sood Charity Foundation team, brought essential supplies from India including blankets and food materials. Speaking to ANI, he said the team is also assessing what more is needed on the ground. "We are here to meet the victims of the flood. We got lots of stuff from India. We just want to be with the people who are in need and will try to bring their lives back (on track)," he said.

Sood emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in relief efforts. "I think it's everyone's duty to do their part. We got a lot of blankets and food material. We are still asking them what they need, we try to send it from India. Sending from India to Nepal is always a little challenge because we need a lot of people," he added, according to Deccan Chronicle.

The actor said his foundation would continue supporting affected communities in the coming months. He also lauded the Indian government's aid to Nepal, saying, "I hope that we are all able to bring some aid for the people of Nepal so that Nepal can again stand back on their feet. I also think Indian government has done also thanks to our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi... the kind of help that has been provided to Nepal it's commendable."

Rising Death Toll and Identification Efforts

Nepal Police reported on Wednesday that the death toll from the floods has risen to 1,127. According to the police, bodies have been recovered from multiple districts: 45 from Rasuwa, 155 from Nuwakot, 59 from Dhading, 348 from Chitwan, 66 from Gorkha, 38 from Tanahun, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West, and nine in India.

Of the recovered bodies, only 95 have so far been handed over to families after identification, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook post that the bodies of those who lost their lives are being managed in accordance with the law and through scientific procedures. "The government is managing only those bodies that are found in an unidentifiable condition, while preserving DNA samples and other evidence," he said.

Government Response and International Assistance

Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a specialised international tunnel rescue team from India and China has been mobilised alongside the Nepal Army at critical hydropower sites, as reported by ANI.