Death toll from floods in northern Nepal reaches 469
Nepalese authorities report 469 deaths following a landslide and subsequent flooding. The fate of hundreds of people, including foreign nationals, remains unknown.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
According to Nepal Police, the death toll from the natural disaster that struck the northern regions of the country has risen to 469. An official report from law enforcement also indicates that 1,545 people have been injured or rescued during search and rescue operations.
The tragedy began on the morning of August 26, when a rockfall near the Nepal-China border, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Rasuwagadhi checkpoint, triggered massive flooding. The disaster led to the destruction of numerous buildings.
Currently, 13,295 personnel from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and law enforcement are working in the disaster zone. Rescuers continue to clear rubble and extract victims from under the debris of buildings.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the current situation as critical. According to him, the government's priority remains searching for the missing, providing medical assistance to the injured, and supporting families affected by the catastrophe.
Search operations are ongoing. At this moment, the fate of hundreds of people, including about 500 foreign nationals, remains unknown.
Source: report.az
