Nepal Floods: Death Toll Surges to 1,356 as Rescue Efforts Continue; Nearly 5,000 Still Missing
Authorities said 13,396 people have been rescued as teams search for nearly 5,000 missing, including 589 foreign nationals.
- On Monday, the death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods surged to 1,355 as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported 13,396 people rescued and 4,996 still missing, including at least 589 foreign nationals.
- The flash floods were triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastating towns and villages in northern and central Nepal and killing at least 21 people on the Chinese side.
- In Nepal, 363 bodies were recovered in Chitwan district, with 222 in Nawalparasi East, 221 in Nawalparasi West, and 197 in Nuwakot, while only 98 bodies were identified and handed over to families as of Monday.
- Rejecting a six-month extension for the Aravalli committee, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned whether it was "waiting for his retirement," directing the panel to submit its final report by November 30, 2026.
- The Election Commission of India scheduled by-elections for five assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal plus one parliamentary seat in Assam for October 6, 2026, with vote counting on October 9.
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Nepal floods: Toll rises to 1,356, search stepped up for 5,000 missing
Nepal is grappling with the devastating aftermath of flash floods, with the death toll reaching 1,356 and nearly 5,000 people, including foreign nationals, still missing. Identification of bodies is a major challenge, with only a fraction identified so far. President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed for climate justice and national unity for relief efforts. International teams, including experts from India and China, are assisting in search and re…
Nepal floods: Death toll hits 1,356, nearly 5,000 missing
Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,356 on Monday, September 7, as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said. Rescue teams continued to search for 4,996 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while around 13,400 people have been rescued so far, … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top …
Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,356 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing
Kathmandu, Sep 7: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,356 on Monday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said. Rescue teams continued to search for 4,996 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while around 13,400 people have been rescued so far, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The flash floods, t…
Nepal flood death toll reaches 1,355 as DNA tests help identify victims
Nepal's flash flood toll has climbed to 1,355 as teams search rivers and tunnels for thousands missing. The disaster has exposed a grim identification crisis even as Kathmandu tries to protect tourism and speed up relief.
Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,355 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing - The Tribune
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,355 on Monday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said.
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