Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344 as rescue efforts continue; around 4,900 still missing

September 5, 2026 1:31 PM

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344 as rescue efforts continue; around 4,900 still missing

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, police said. Rescue teams continued to search for around 4,900 people who remain missing. Of the total bodies recovered so far, 758 were adults, 85 were children, and 501 were recovered with body parts missing, officials said, attributing the condition of the bodies to prolonged exposure to water and the weight of debris. The flash floods, triggered by...

Nepal flash flood death toll crosses 1,200 as PM Shah flags climate change link

September 2, 2026 9:14 PM

Nepal flash flood death toll crosses 1,200 as PM Shah flags climate change link

The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods crossed 1,200 on Wednesday, as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along the course of the Bhotekoshi River and underground powerhouses. According to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the death toll has reached 1,204 as more bodies were recovered from eight districts affected by the flood, while 4,216 people remain missing a week after the floods devastated...