Just recently, floods and landslides in Nepal claimed hundreds of victims and destroyed homes. That is quite disastrous. In this blog, let’s study what happened, why, and what’s being done to help.
What Happened?
Heavy downpour for days, most of its rivers had been overflowing and bringing with them the unacceptables floods to several areas. Very badly, the Bagmati River became too high as it overflowed, flooding most surrounding areas. Reports said that at least 204 people were killed in the floods. Thousands are missing. Most houses have been damaged leaving thousands of homeless families.
The scenario is pretty grim in the capital city, Kathmandu. Floodwaters have overrun much of the city. People are stuck inside their houses, and thousands are rescued by the police and the army. The police and the army rescued more than 3,600 people until now, but thousands are still in need of rescue.
Impact on Daily Life
The floods have affected everyday life in many ways:
Travelers are stranded because they cannot get to their destinations.
Schools have been closed for three days.
Domestic flights have been canceled, affecting over 150 flights.
More than 65 highways and roads are blocked.
Areas Affected
Floodwaters have swept through many areas in Nepal. Most casualties reported are from the Kathmandu Valley. The overflow of Bagmati River has caused most of the damage. It had submerged over 200 houses. Army and police are working on full shifts to rescue people trapped in these areas.
The Situation at Balu
The floods in Balu, a place which is known for its vegetable market, flooded the whole area with mud. It is very hard to clean the markets because of it for the dealers. Thousands of dollars worth of vegetables were lost. Frustration and despair could be palpable in the air because concerned people worried about how they were going to be able to recover. .
Rescue Operations
There are rescue teams working day and night. The number of security personnel who have pitched in exceeds 3,000 in the Kathmandu Valley itself. They are trying to reach out to those who have been left stranded on the roads. All of the police, army, and armed police force are out there. Their aim is to assist whoever has been affected by the floods and landslides.
Officials are at their best to help the victims. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with them to make available proper help for Indian citizens stranded in Nepal. The embassy makes sure that people can be evacuated safely. Many are indeed feeling scared and unsure of what to do next.
Looking Ahead
Heavy rains remain to be expected to continue even after the rescue effort. This will mean further flooding. Flash flood warnings remain in most areas. Everyone should keep safe and heed all advice coming their way from the local authorities.
The government is planning for helping all those who have lost their homes and will need food, shelter, and more medical care. Several organizations are working in the same direction but will take time for full recovery.
Understanding Nepal Floods and Landslides
How You Can Help
The people around the world can help by donating money to the helping organizations. Every little bit counts. Even the smallest donations to Nepal will make a difference in people’s lives. Spreading the word on social media will also help raise awareness of the situation in Nepal. Keep talking about these issues and help will keep coming.
Conclusion
The floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in Nepal, so the time ahead is quite challenging. Many more families have lost their dear ones and are in need of many things. Rescue teams and organizations should be now of extreme importance. Let’s all hope to get safe recovery in those affected regions. This is the time to keep Nepal in thought and support them in any way available.