The United Nations (UN) has reported that the floods in Nepal have left at least 2.2 million tons of debris and caused serious damage to the country’s energy infrastructure.
“Elchi” reports that UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric provided information about the floods in Nepal during a daily press briefing.
Dujarric stated that relief and rescue operations are continuing intensively following the flash floods in Nepal, adding that more than 1,000 bodies have been recovered so far, 3,900 people are still missing, and approximately 12,000 people have been rescued.
According to the preliminary assessment by the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) team, Dujarric noted that the floods in Nepal have left at least 2.2 million tons of debris, adding that “According to satellite analysis, approximately 556,200 tons of the estimated debris consist of construction waste and cover more than 2,300 damaged buildings.”
Dujarric noted that the floods also caused significant damage to the country’s energy infrastructure, stating that 11 hydroelectric power plants and one solar power plant have ceased operations, and 15 hydroelectric power plants under construction have been damaged.
Dujarric stated, “Our humanitarian colleagues say that the biggest challenge right now is access. More than 40 bridges have been destroyed and parts of the main highway remain closed. The most remote communities continue to rely on military helicopters for supplies.”
He also expressed great concern regarding rising public health risks, warning that overcrowded shelters, contaminated water, and damaged healthcare facilities make women and children particularly vulnerable to diseases.
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