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According to police data as of the morning of August 29, the bodies of the deceased have been found in eight affected districts, The Kathmandu Post reports. The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Chitwan—233 people. In Nawalparasi East, the bodies of 158 victims were found; in Gorkha, 48; in Nawalparasi West, 47; in Dhading, 45; Nuwakote—41, Tanahuna—31, and Rasuwa—13. The death toll later rose by another ten.
Authorities warn that the death toll may rise as rescue teams gain access to affected areas and discover more bodies.
At the same time, the evacuation of families from high-risk areas continues. Rescue workers and public utilities are clearing roads damaged by landslides and flooding.
It should be noted that the flooding began on the morning of August 26 after a debris flow in the upper reaches of the Bhote Kosi River. The floodwaters passed through the towns of Timure and Syabrubesi, then affected areas downstream along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. The disaster destroyed homes, roads, and bridges, as well as energy infrastructure.
A new threat emerged on August 28: a lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border began to overflow. According to authorities, the volume of water in the lake exceeded 2.5 million cubic meters, after which water began flowing into the Bhote Koshi River.
Due to the risk of another flood, search and rescue operations to locate the missing have been suspended. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and are taking measures to evacuate residents from potentially dangerous areas.
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