India Today News Desk · Climate · 2026-09-01
1,003 bodies recovered in Nepal floods, 4,000 still missing as rescue ops
As rescue teams battle rain and fresh alerts, Kathmandu is linking the disaster to climate change and seeking compensation from major emitters. 1,003 bodies recovered in Nepal floods, 4,000 still missing as rescue ops continue. The August 26 disaster was triggered after a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border sent a massive surge of water down the Bhotekoshi River.
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