Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises to 781, Over 2,500 Still Missing

The death toll from the devastating flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal has risen to 781, with more than 2,500 people still missing, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Rescue teams are continuing operations in badly affected areas, while authorities have issued fresh warnings over the possibility of further flooding, according to a report.

The disaster has caused extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure, particularly in areas close to the Nepal-Tibet border. Bodies have also been carried downstream into parts of northern India. Nepal Floods: 7 Bodies Recovered From Gandak River in UP’s Maharajganj and Kushinagar.

Rescue Operations Continue

Rescue agencies are facing difficult terrain, unstable weather and damaged infrastructure as they search for survivors and people still unaccounted for. According to the latest updates, more than 500 people are feared trapped inside at least six hydropower projects in flood-affected areas. The Nepal Army and Armed Police Force have deployed thousands of personnel for rescue and relief operations.

An Indian specialist team has also been sent to Nepal to assist with tunnel-rescue operations involving workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower facilities. The 11-member team includes medical personnel and tunnel-rescue specialists. Nepal Flood Fears Return: Sudden Rise in Bhote Koshi River Flow Prompts Urgent Warning.

Fresh Flood Alert Issued

Authorities have warned of the possibility of further flooding, particularly around the Bhote Koshi River. The warning comes as rescue operations continue in areas already severely affected by the earlier flash floods. Officials are monitoring river levels and weather conditions and have urged communities in vulnerable areas to remain cautious.

The latest situation has added to concerns about the safety of survivors and rescue teams operating in remote Himalayan areas.

India Steps Up Relief Efforts

India has continued its assistance to Nepal following the disaster, sending relief supplies, medical aid and specialised rescue personnel. The Indian government has also been coordinating efforts to locate and assist Indian nationals affected by the floods. Earlier updates from the Ministry of External Affairs said Indian citizens had been rescued, while several others remained unaccounted for.

India has also deployed forensic teams to help with the identification of recovered bodies and has kept a 24-hour control room operational through its embassy in Nepal.

Bodies Found in India

The impact of the floods has extended beyond Nepal. Some bodies were swept downstream through river systems into India. In Uttar Pradesh, bodies believed to have been carried by the floodwaters from Nepal have been recovered from the Gandak River. The development has highlighted the cross-border impact of the disaster and the scale of the flood surge.

Disaster Leaves Widespread Damage

The floods have damaged critical infrastructure across several districts, including roads, bridges and hydropower facilities. Large numbers of residents have been displaced, while rescue teams continue to search for missing people. The disaster occurred after a major Himalayan event near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered powerful debris-laden floodwaters. The scale of the flooding has raised renewed concerns about disaster preparedness and the vulnerability of communities and infrastructure in the Himalayan region.

With the death toll continuing to rise and thousands still missing, authorities in Nepal remain focused on rescue, recovery and relief operations while closely monitoring the risk of additional flooding.

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