Nepal flood death toll reaches 289 as hundreds remain out of contact
Summary
The death toll from Wednesday’s flash floods in Nepal has risen to 289, while 826 people, including foreign tourists and security personnel, remain out of contact. Search, rescue and relief operations are continuing across affected districts, where roads, bridges and settlements were severely damaged.
Key Points
- The death toll from Wednesday’s flash floods has reached 289, police said on Thursday afternoon.
- At least 826 people remain out of contact, including Nepali security personnel, Nepali residents and foreign tourists.
- The worst-hit districts include Chitwan, Nawalparasi East, Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa, Nawalparasi West, Nuwakot and Tanahun.
- Government agencies and security forces are continuing search, rescue and relief operations in the affected areas.
