Times Now · WorldNews · 2026-08-31
Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises To 939, 158 Indians Rescued; Kathmandu Seeks
The death toll from the recent flash floods in Nepal has reached 939, with approximately 4,000 individuals still unaccounted for. The floods, caused by an ice and rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated numerous communities on August 26. Rescue operations are ongoing, including a controlled blast to access a blocked tunnel. Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises To 939, 158 Indians Rescued; Kathmandu Seeks. The death toll from the recent flash floods in Nepal has reached 939, with approximately 4,000 individuals still unaccounted for. The floods, caused by an ice and rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated numerous communities on August 26. Rescue operations are ongoing, including a controlled blast to access a blocked tunnel. Nepal is seeking international assistance for critical equipment and support, receiving aid from several countries, including India, which has rescued 158 of its nationals affected by the disaster., Asia, Times Now
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