Severe Flooding in Nepal Leaves 362 Dead, Nearly 1,400 Missing

[Anchor]

The death and missing toll from the massive flooding in Nepal continues to rise. While nine isolated South Korean nationals have been rescued, another nine South Korean employees remain out of contact. Let us connect to our reporter for more details.

Reporter Jeong Banseok, what is the current damage situation?

[Reporter]

The devastation caused by the massive floods, which occurred near the border between Gyirong County in China's Tibet Autonomous Region and Rasuwa in northern Nepal, is spiraling out of control.

The death toll compiled so far stands at 362, while the number of missing people approaches 1,400—including 823 in Nepal alone and 558 in China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

However, as most of the affected areas remain buried under mud, it is difficult to even ascertain the exact casualties.

Nine employees dispatched from Doosan Enerbility and Korea South-East Power to a local hydroelectric power plant construction site remain out of contact.

Another 10 South Koreans affiliated with Doosan Enerbility evacuated alongside some 200 foreign workers. Among them, nine South Koreans were rescued first by helicopter and moved to a safe area.

Because the disaster-hit region is close to a Hindu holy site and a popular trekking route, more than 60 percent of the missing are foreign nationals from 28 countries, including India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Dozens of bridges and nine hydroelectric power plants have been destroyed, and residential facilities, schools, and hospitals have been washed away, leaving the affected region practically in ruins. Rescue operations are facing difficulties due to the rugged terrain and severed roads in various places.

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