Nepal concludes flood search operations, shifts focus to reconstruction

Nepal concluded its search and rescue operations following the August 26 flash floods, shifting its focus entirely to rehabilitation and reconstruction.

The disaster resulted in 1,455 confirmed deaths, 5,285 missing persons, and 13,795 rescues, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah's council recommended that the Finance Ministry approve an NPR 559.17 billion budget for reconstruction plans.