Nepal's Foreign Minister spoke to Al Jazeera on Monday about the catastrophic floods that have ravaged the country, as the government struggles to cope with the scale of the disaster. The interview comes as only a fraction of the more than 2,500 people reported missing have been found among the dead, a situation the New York Times described as underscoring a bleak reality that the death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
Authorities have resorted to mass burials for victims as search and rescue operations continue across affected regions. The floods, which struck late last week, have left communities devastated, with entire villages submerged and infrastructure severely damaged.
In a separate video report, a school principal who saved 900 students during the flooding recalled the harrowing experience, describing how he managed to evacuate children to higher ground as floodwaters rapidly engulfed their school. The principal's account highlights both the heroism and the trauma inflicted by the disaster.
The government faces mounting criticism over its preparedness and response, with rescue teams working around the clock but struggling to reach remote areas cut off by damaged roads and bridges. International aid agencies have begun mobilizing support, but the scale of the humanitarian need remains unclear.
As of Monday, thousands of families are still waiting for news of missing loved ones, while relief camps shelter those displaced by the floods. The full extent of the damage and loss of life is yet to be determined.