Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation

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   Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, focuses on rehabilitation

   Nepal has ended its search and rescue operation for over 5,000 people still missing after a devastating flood in August. The government will now focus on rehabilitation efforts, with authorities estimating nearly $5 billion in aid is needed to help displaced people. The flood, which originated at Nepal's border with China's Tibet region, has caused significant damage and disruption.

   Why it matters

   The flood has had a major impact on Nepal's economy and infrastructure, with the World Bank cutting its growth forecast for the country. The disaster has also raised concerns about the country's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters. The search and rescue operation has been extensive, but many people remain unaccounted for.

   What is confirmed

   • Nepal has ended its search and rescue operation for those missing after a flood.
   • Over 5,000 people are still missing after the flood.
   • The flood occurred on August 26 at Nepal's border with China's Tibet region.
   • The government estimates nearly $5 billion in aid is needed to help displaced people.
   • The World Bank has cut its growth forecast for Nepal due to the flood.

   Still unconfirmed

   • 56 Ukrainians are still missing in Nepal after the flood.

   What to watch next

   • The government's rehabilitation efforts and distribution of aid to displaced people
   • The economic impact of the flood on Nepal's growth and infrastructure
   • Further updates on the number of missing people confirmed dead or found
   Sources used for this update (26)

   1. Reuters — Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation
   2. The Guardian — ‘I do not know if the doctor survived’: young mothers recall ‘living hell’ of Nepal’s floods
   3. Deccan Herald — Devastating deluge: Nepal faces daunting reconstruction challenge
   4. news.un.org — Nepal floods threaten jobs and livelihoods beyond disaster zone: ILO
   5. Aurora News-Register — Nepal floods hit close to home for Bolis
   6. www.nbcnews.com — Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, with more ...
   7. USA Today — Nepal ends search-and-rescue phase weeks after catastrophic flood
   8. The Times of India — Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians
   9. care.org — CNN: "Global effort underway to bring relief to flood-stricken Nepal"
   10. Ukrinform — Search and identification of remains continue in Nepal despite end of rescue operation — Ukraine's Foreig
   11. NBC News — Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, with more than 5,200 still missing
   12. www.abc.net.au — Nepal focuses on rehabilitation as it ends search-and-rescue ...
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