1,259 people killed in flash floods in Nepal
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,259. The body responsible for disaster response also reported a sharp increase in the number of people considered missing, to 5,083.
New casualty figures
The death toll rose after new bodies were discovered in the affected areas. The updated figures were released on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Hindu International reports on the scale of the disaster's consequences.
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Risk of further flooding
Due to continuous rainfall in the upper reaches of the Bhotekoshi River, the risk of further flooding remained. The source provides no details about possible areas that could be affected by another rise in water levels.
A Reuters aerial photograph published with the report shows houses amid debris after deadly floods and landslides in Nepal. The photo was taken on September 3 during a helicopter flight from Nuwakot to Rasuwa.
