Nepal flash floods: Toll crosses 1,000; morgues full, Kathmandu sees mass burials

Kathmandu, Nepal was struck by flash floods on a recent day, resulting in a death toll that has now surpassed 1,000. The bodies of the victims were buried in large pits dug by JCB excavators at the Gokarna Forest Resort, a former royal family hunting ground. Nearly 75 bodies were interred on the first day itself, with the toll rising to 1,050 by Tuesday.

It is expected that over 4,000 people are still missing, including 583 foreigners and 83 security personnel, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Hospitals and mortuaries are overwhelmed with the influx of victims, while relatives continue their arduous search for their loved ones.

Relief operations are being hampered by ongoing rainfall and landslides, making it difficult for rescuers to reach those stranded. Authorities have issued a fresh flood alert, warning of high potential for flash floods in Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts, urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.