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Five days have passed since the devastating floods in Nepal, but the situation has not yet returned to normal. The death toll has reached 788, while more than 2,500 people are missing. Thousands of families are busy searching for their loved ones. Meanwhile, several unidentified bodies have been found; In such cases, the bodies are being cremated while preserving evidence for future identification. Also, rescue operations are being hampered due to rising water levels in many areas. More than 2,500 people are missing. Rescue operations continued in many affected areas on Sunday. So far 9,435 people have been evacuated safely. However, the rising water level has increased the difficulties of the relief teams. Due to the rising water level of Bhote Koshi river, a warning has also been issued to the people to remain alert. Meanwhile, the water level of Trishuli river in central Nepal has increased again. Due to the strong current, the Gyalchowk-Charaudi bridge was washed away in about three hours. This approximately 130 meter long bridge connected Gyalchowk area of ​​Gorkha district to the Prithvi Highway. Due to its collapse, the main transportation route for about 400 local families has been disrupted. The problems of the farmers increased due to the collapse of the bridge. This bridge was not just a means of transportation; Local farmers used it to deliver milk and vegetables to the agricultural cooperative society located at Charuri. Due to the collapse of the bridge, it will now become difficult for farmers to transport their produce to the market. Earlier, the Dhavadighat bridge was also washed away in the floods on August 26; As a result, the alternative route used by the local people is also now closed. The silt and debris brought by the floods have changed the landscape of many areas. Many houses in Rasuwa have been reduced to debris. The damage to an important road connecting to the Chinese border has disrupted both relief efforts and trade. The good thing is that under the repair of the road, about 150 meters of the road has been opened for traffic, while work is going on on the remaining parts. The search for survivors in the tunnels continues. The most challenging rescue operation is going on in the tunnels of hydroelectric projects. Experts from India, China and South Korea, along with the Nepalese Army, are working to rescue the people trapped in the 'Upper Trishuli-1' project located in Rasuwa. At the same time, with the help of Indian experts, 250 people have been safely evacuated from Rasuwa in two days. The Indian team is searching for survivors by going three kilometers inside the tunnel. Additionally, joint operations are being conducted with the Nepali Army in Chilime and Langtang areas and these efforts will continue. Apart from this, the struggle to save lives is going on in the tunnel of 'Upper Trishuli-3A' project in Nuwakot. Army engineers are clearing the way using controlled explosions. A team of about 90 personnel, including investigative units of the Army and Armed Police Forces and experts from Nepal Police, is deployed at the spot. Earlier, a small hole two feet wide and three feet long was made to reach the tunnel, but no sound or sign of movement was found from inside. After this, work was started to widen the route using heavy machines, so that the rescue team could enter inside as soon as possible. Continuous assistance is being received from India. India has sent the fourth consignment of relief material to Nepal. On Saturday night, a C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force left for Nepal carrying 11 tonnes of material. The consignment includes tunnel rescue equipment, technical equipment and equipment required for DNA testing. So far, India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief material to Nepal. This material includes essential items like medicines, portable generators, food packets, water purification tablets, blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins and hygiene kits. Along with this, material for making steel and bailey bridges is also being sent to restore connectivity on flood damaged roads.