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Nepal Flood Death Toll Nears 800 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Severe floods and landslides have caused widespread damage in Nepal.
The disaster began on August 26 after ice and rocks may have collapsed near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Water and debris rushed through river systems, destroying homes, roads, bridges and some hydropower facilities.
Officials reported hundreds of deaths, although different reports gave totals of 788 and 794.
More than 2,500 people are still missing, and nearly 9,500 have been rescued.
Rescue teams are using helicopters, vehicles and ground crews to help people.
A bus carrying rescued survivors crashed, injuring 32 of its 38 passengers.
Authorities are still warning people about rising river levels and possible new flash floods.
India has also helped rescue people, including residents from Karnataka.
Nepal Police reported 788 flood-related deaths, while another report cited a toll of 794.
Authorities said 2,502 people, including 591 foreigners, remain missing and nearly 9,500 have been rescued.
A bus carrying 38 people rescued from Rasuwa crashed in Nawalparasi, injuring 32 passengers.
The floods and landslides began on August 26 after a suspected ice-and-rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Authorities warned of rising Bhotekoshi River levels and a high risk of flash floods in Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
- Who
- Flood-affected residents, rescue workers, Nepalese authorities and foreign nationals, including Indians, have been involved in the disaster and response.
- What
- Flash floods and landslides killed hundreds, left more than 2,500 people missing and prompted a large rescue and recovery operation.
- Where
- The disaster affected areas of Nepal, including Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other districts along the Bhotekoshi River system.
- When
- The floods and landslides began on August 26; the reported death toll was updated on Sunday.
- Why
- Authorities believe the flooding was triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border; another account described it as a glacier collapse.
Official and Alternative Reports
Unresolved Assessments
Death toll
Official and Alternative Reports
Nepal Police reported that the death toll had reached 788 on Sunday.
Unresolved Assessments
A separate account in the same report gave the current death toll as 794.
Cause of flooding
Official and Alternative Reports
Authorities believe a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered the disaster.
Unresolved Assessments
Another account characterized the event as a glacier collapse that sent rock, ice, mud and debris into river systems.
Key facts
- Reported death toll
- Nepal Police reported 788 deaths; another report cited 794.
- Missing people
- 2,502 people remain missing, including 591 foreigners.
- Rescued people
- Nearly 9,500 people have been rescued.
- Bus crash
- A bus carrying 38 rescued people crashed in Danda, Nawalparasi, injuring 32.
- Most affected district
- Chitwan recorded 264 deaths, the highest number reported among the listed districts.
- River warning
- Authorities said the Bhotekoshi River had risen and urged people to take precautions.
- Rescue resources
- Nearly 20,000 security personnel were reported to be involved in rescue operations.
Quotes
DK Shivakumar
Karnataka’s chief minister discussing rescue efforts for state residents stranded in Nepal.
“Following the flash floods and landslides in Nepal, I spoke to the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan, New Delhi, and reviewed the progress of the rescue operations for Kannadigas stranded there. Our Government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safe return of those stranded in Nepal.”
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“I am glad to share that 54 Kannadigas have already returned home safely. I assure the families of those still stranded that they need not worry. The Government stands with you and is making every effort to bring everyone back home safely.”
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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
Nepal’s disaster management authority issuing a warning about rising river levels.
“The water level in the flooded Bhotekoshi River has risen to some extent; all concerned are urged to take precautionary measures.”
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