Extreme Weather Hits Nepal-Deadliest Flood And Landslide In More Than Two Decades.

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Recent heavy rains have hit Nepal very badly, especially in the central and eastern parts of the country; there is a huge destruction due to flood and landslide occurrences.
The death toll due to floods and landslips induced by rain across Nepal crossed the 215-mark on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, while those missing are 28, according to officials. Thousands of residents have become displaced as homes and infrastructure have been destroyed. Though rescue teams comprising the police and army in Nepal are carrying out rescues in the heavy affected places, their efforts are hampered by damaged roads and continuing landslides.

The rescue operations by the authorities are still ongoing though most routes leading there were blocked. The citizens in the affected regions were asked to stay vigilant and not travel, especially in the high-risk areas.
Along with the rising death toll and missing persons, there is massive destruction brought on by the incessant flooding in Nepal. Whole villages have been submerged, and agricultural land has been ravaged by landslides, therefore rendering the situation far graver. Relief organizations are doing their best to distribute food, water, and medical supplies among the displaced people; however, large swaths of the country remain unreachable since the infrastructure remains badly damaged

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Rescue and relief work is at the top of the agenda of the government now, besides warding off possible secondary disasters. There is more risk of outbreaks caused by waterborne diseases, and authorities call on people to keep hygiene practices in mind and drink safe water. Medical teams have also been dispatched as a precautionary measure to help avoid or deal with any possible health crises.

Recovery is likely to be long and difficult, especially given the forecast of further heavy rains. In addition to immediate destruction, the worries are expressed regarding longer-range economic impacts, primarily in the rural areas relying on agriculture. Flooding destroys crops but also a major hit to infrastructure involves roads, bridges, and irrigation systems, which in turn affects recovery efforts and food security for months into the future.

The Nepalese government and international aid agencies are collaborating in the relief effort, but a host of logistical challenges-demaged roads and bridges, among others-continue to hinder the deployment of resources into the worst-hit areas. There are helicopters and boats on loan in the more remote areas of the country for delivery of supplies, but these resources are grossly inadequate for the scale of this catastrophe.

While rescue operations remain to be completed, rehabilitation-one of the major activities-will be in the fore: reconstruction of homes, restoration of services, and livelihood. Where The Nepalese government has called for international support to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, and a number of countries and organizations have pledged aid. With destruction so thorough, the road to recovery will be long and arduous.

Meanwhile, climate experts warn that similar extreme weather conditions may strike more frequently in light of climate change and urged the government to invest in more resilient infrastructure and enhance disaster preparedness to reduce risks in the coming future.

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