As per reports, the following are the latest updates related to heavy rainfall across Nepal on Tuesday (01 October):
• The death toll from the rain-triggered floods and landslides mainly in the central and eastern parts of Nepal has now reached 209, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday (30 September) evening.
• According to the ministry, at least 29 people remain missing, while rescue teams have managed to save 4,222 individuals from the disaster-hit areas. The number of injured has also risen to 142 as rescue and relief efforts continue.
• The Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepali Army are working together in the ongoing rescue operations. However, efforts have been significantly impeded by damaged infrastructure, with key roads blocked due to landslides and flooding, complicating the transportation of essential supplies and aid.