Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,259 as Thousands Remain Missing
Severe floods struck areas of Nepal.
The floods are described as the Bhote Koshi floods.
Nepal has recovered 1,259 bodies.
About 5,083 people are still missing.
Officials shared these numbers on the evening of September 3.
Rescue teams are searching for people who may still be alive.
Relief workers are helping people in the damaged areas.
India is also increasing its rescue and relief efforts.
Nepal has recovered 1,259 bodies after the devastating Bhote Koshi floods.
About 5,083 people remain missing, according to Nepal’s disaster authority.
The figures were issued at 7 p.m. on September 3.
Rescue and relief operations are continuing across affected areas.
India has stepped up rescue and relief efforts, according to the headline.
- Who
- Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported the figures; rescue and relief teams are operating, with India increasing its assistance.
- What
- The Bhote Koshi floods have killed 1,259 people, while about 5,083 remain missing.
- When
- The latest update was issued at 7 p.m. on September 3, as of Thursday evening.
- Where
- Affected areas of Nepal; the article does not specify the individual locations.
- Why
- Rescue and relief operations are continuing because thousands remain missing after the floods.
- Recovered bodies
- 1,259
- People missing
- Approximately 5,083
- Disaster
- Bhote Koshi floods
- Latest update
- 7 p.m. on September 3
- Reporting authority
- Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
- Response
- Rescue and relief operations are continuing
- International assistance
- India has stepped up rescue and relief efforts