World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Nepal death toll from flooding surges past 1,100 as search continues
Nepal's monsoon flooding has claimed the lives of more than 1,127 people, with authorities reporting nearly 4,900 others still unaccounted for. Rescue operations continue across the disaster-affected regions as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The death toll from devastating floods sweeping across Nepal has climbed to 1,127, with authorities warning that the final casualty figures may rise as recovery operations extend into remote areas affected by the disaster.
According to official figures, 4,858 people remain missing across the country, raising concerns among rescue teams working to locate survivors in mountainous terrain where access remains severely restricted. The flooding has destroyed critical infrastructure and triggered landslides that have further hindered search and rescue efforts.
The disaster, attributed to monsoon rains across the region, has displaced thousands of families and caused significant damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land. Health officials have expressed concern about potential disease outbreaks in flood-affected areas where sanitation infrastructure has been compromised.
Nepal's government has appealed for international assistance as rescue teams continue systematic searches in worst-hit districts. The flooding comes as neighbouring South and Southeast Asian countries also grapple with severe monsoon-related weather disruptions that have affected millions across the region.