Nepal Flood Death Toll Surges to 1,410; over 6,100 Still Missing
Authorities say 13,756 people have been rescued as search teams continue operations after floods and an avalanche-triggered disaster.
- Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported on Thursday that devastating flash floods have killed 1,410 people, with 6,145 individuals still missing.
- Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 devastated northern and central Nepal, with the NepalThe Bhotekoshi River sweeping away homes and infrastructure.
- NDRRMA data shows 364 deaths in Chitwan, 232 in Nawalparasi East, 222 in Nawalparasi West, and 203 in Nuwakot; 199 in Rasuwa, 78 in Gorkha, 72 in Dhading, and 38 in Tanahu.
- India has approved expedited electricity exports to aid flood-affected Nepal, while rescue teams have successfully saved 13,756 people from the devastated areas.
- Two flood victims died in Kathmandu hospitals while undergoing treatment as the joint command of security personnel continues search and rescue operations across affected regions.
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Nepal flash flood: Death toll climbs to 1,410, 6,145 still missing as rescue and relief operations continue - The Tribune
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,410m while 6,145 people remain missing, according to the latest update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), as rescue, relief and recovery operations continue across the affected districts.
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Times of IndiaNepal flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missing
Nepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left over 6,100 people missing. These floods were triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The Bhotekoshi River carried floodwaters downstream, destroying homes, vehicles, roads, and bridges. Authorities have recovered 364 bodies from Chitwan district and 232 from Nawalparasi East. Search and rescue operations continue in the affected northern and c…
Nepal reports 1,410 fatalities, 6,145 missing; China's death toll remains at 43, with 519 missing
The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has now risen to 1,410, with more than 6,100 people still missing. 13,756 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,410; Over 6,100 People Still Missing | 📰 LatestLY
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,410, while 6,145 people remain missing, according to the latest figures released by the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Thursday. 📰 Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,410; Over 6,100 People Still Missing.
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