Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,243 as Shah Seeks Justice
A huge flash flood hit Nepal on August 26.
It affected at least three districts near Kathmandu.
More than 1,200 people have died, and nearly 4,875 are still missing.
Rescue teams are searching through rain, mud and debris.
Security agencies have rescued more than 13,000 people.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Nepal needs help from other countries to rebuild.
He also said global warming and emissions from industrialised countries have made mountain communities more vulnerable.
Unidentified victims were buried after DNA samples were collected so relatives may identify them later.
Nepal’s flash-flood death toll rose to 1,243, with nearly 4,875 people still missing.
The disaster struck on August 26 across at least three districts adjoining Kathmandu.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Nepal would seek international justice and support for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Shah described Nepal as a victim of global warming and carbon emissions from industrialised countries.
Security agencies rescued more than 13,000 people while facing continuing rain, mud and debris.
- Who
- Nepal, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, security agencies and the international community are involved.
- What
- A devastating flash flood killed 1,243 people, left nearly 4,875 missing and prompted Nepal to seek international support and justice.
- When
- The flood occurred on August 26; Shah briefed Parliament on Wednesday, exactly one week later.
- Where
- At least three districts adjoining Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Why
- Shah linked the disaster to the increasing climate risks faced by mountain communities and said Nepal needed international support for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Reported deaths
- 1,243
- People still missing
- Nearly 4,875
- Date of flood
- August 26
- Affected area
- At least three districts adjoining Kathmandu
- People rescued
- More than 13,000
- International assistance
- Nepal has coordinated with the international community to receive support and assistance
- Unidentified victims
- Bodies were buried after DNA samples were collected, allowing possible later exhumation
