Nepal flash floods kill 579 and leave 1,924 missing

Nepal flash floods Bhote Koshi River missing persons search and rescue natural disaster

Devastating flash floods and landslides in central Nepal, triggered by a glacier burst and subsequent debris flow, have caused widespread destruction. The death toll has risen to at least 579, with bodies recovered across eight districts, including high numbers in Chitwan and Nawalparasi.

Approximately 1,924 people remain missing, including 525 foreign tourists from 32 different countries and 320 Indian citizens. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, involving over 13,000 security personnel and helicopter deployments.

Authorities have issued warnings regarding rising water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, as well as the potential for secondary flooding from temporary lakes formed by debris. The disaster has affected over 90,000 people and impacted multiple hydropower projects, leaving hundreds of workers unaccounted for.

International response is underway, with India providing relief materials and coordinating the return of stranded citizens. Nepal has also opened doors to international assistance from teams in China, Australia, and South Korea for rescue and forensic efforts.

Entities

Bhote Koshi River · China · Devendra Fadnavis · India · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal · Nepal Red Cross · Sonu Sood · Trishuli River

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[○ 1 SOURCE] 933 employees associated with 13 hydropower projects were reported missing. www.aajtak.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] A glacier burst caused debris to fall into the Lande River, triggering the flood. www.aajtak.in
[● 2 SOURCES] At least 1,924 people remain missing following the floods. www.prabhatkhabar.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 2 SOURCES] An emergency alert has been issued due to rising water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. www.aajtak.in · www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Approximately 320 Indian citizens are among those missing. www.aajtak.in · hindi.webdunia.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com · navbharatlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 4,451 people have been rescued from the affected areas. www.prabhatkhabar.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 90,000 people have been affected by the disaster. www.aajtak.in
[● 5 SOURCES] 579 bodies have been recovered from eight districts. www.prabhatkhabar.com · navbharatlive.com · samacharnama.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[○ 1 SOURCE] Helicopters have conducted 69 flights to rescue 351 people from high-risk areas. samacharnama.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] At least 61 tourists from Maharashtra remain missing in Nepal. navbharatlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] 13,295 security personnel have been deployed for search, rescue, and relief operations following the Bhote Koshi river floods. samacharnama.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The death toll from the floods and landslides has risen to over 389. navbharatlive.com