Nepal flood deaths reach 1,003 as search for missing people continues
Nepal’s disaster authority says 1,003 people have died and 3,916 remain out of contact after devastating floods, with rescue teams still searching riverbanks and damaged hydropower projects.
In Nepal, the devastating flood disaster has claimed over 1003 lives, with the body count continuing to rise as search and rescue efforts persist. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reported that 321 bodies were recovered from southern Chitwan district, while 216 were found in Nawalparasi East, marking the highest body counts in these regions.
As of the latest update, 3,916 people remain missing, including 583 foreign nationals. Among those reported missing are Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police personnel, as well as government employees. The Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police have mobilized a total of 21,314 personnel for search, rescue, and relief operations.
Nineteen locations have been designated for unidentified bodies awaiting identification and proper management. So far, 11,884 people have been rescued, with security agencies utilizing helicopters and other resources to reach stranded individuals. Joint rescue operations are underway at several hydropower projects, including Chilime Hydropower Project, Langtang Hydropower Project, Upper Trishuli-1 and Trishuli-3A.
In the immediate aftermath of the floods, 279 people were rescued alive from hydropower project areas, comprising 2 from Rasuwagadhi, 33 from Upper Trishuli-1, 221 from Upper Trishuli-3A, 2 from Upper Trishuli-3B, 9 from Mailung, 4 from Nuwakot Solar Power Project, 3 from Trishuli Hydropower Project, and 5 from Devghat Hydropower Project. At least 639 people working at various hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors continue to be unaccounted for.
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