Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,369, Thousands Still Missing

Kathmandu. The death toll from the devastating flood in Rasuwa and other districts has reached 1,369. According to the latest updated details released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, thousands of people are still missing and large-scale search and rescue operations are ongoing. The authority released the data based on the details received from the District Administration Offices and National Emergency Operation Centers as of Wednesday evening 6:00 PM.

According to the data received, the highest number of bodies, 363, were found in Chitwan. Similarly, 227 bodies were found in Nawalparasi East, 222 in Nawalparasi West, 198 in Nuwakot, 174 in Rasuwa, 75 in Gorkha, 70 in Dhading, and 38 in Tanahu. The authority stated that 2 more people died in Kathmandu during treatment.