07.09.2026 11:01
The death toll in the flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district on the Chinese border has risen to 1,355, while search and rescue operations continue for 4,996 people. More than 21,000 security personnel are deployed in the disaster caused by an avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse.
The toll of the flood disaster in Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Chinese border and its surroundings is worsening. It has been reported that the number of fatalities has risen to 1355, and search and rescue efforts continue to find 4,996 missing people.
Search and rescue efforts continue following the flood disaster that occurred in the Rasuwa district and its surroundings in Nepal on August 26.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority of Nepal announced the latest toll of the disaster.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 1,355
According to the statement, the number of fatalities due to the flood has risen to 1,355. Large-scale search and rescue operations continue in the region to find the 4,996 people reported missing.
It was stated that 6,672 people affected by the disaster are receiving treatment in hospitals.
21,402 SECURITY PERSONNEL DEPLOYED
It was announced that 21,402 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue activities, aid distribution, recovery of bodies, and other emergency operations in the disaster areas.
It was stated that while operations continue in the areas affected by the flood, teams are making intense efforts to find the missing people.
FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The Nepalese government declared a day of national mourning due to the major disaster. Within the scope of the mourning, flags were lowered to half-staff across the country.
Local residents also held memorial ceremonies for those who lost their lives and those still missing.
BRIDGES DESTROYED, ROADS DAMAGED
The flood that occurred in the Rasuwa district on August 26 caused large-scale damage in the region. Dozens of bridges were destroyed, and many roads were damaged. Helicopters were dispatched to the region to carry out search and rescue operations.
EXPERTS POINT TO GLACIER COLLAPSE
A striking development also occurred regarding the cause of the disaster. The United States Geological Survey updated its data regarding the seismic activity of magnitude 5.2 recorded in the region before the flood, which was initially assessed as an earthquake.
The Center announced that the source of the seismic activity was a glacier collapse.
Experts working at the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development also stated that the flood occurred due to an avalanche triggered by glacier fragments breaking off from the mountainous region.