The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal has reached 177 as of Thursday, with rescue teams actively searching for many more people who are unaccounted for. Among those missing are nearly 300 Indian tourists, highlighting the scale of this disaster, one of the deadliest to strike the country in recent years. Since the floods began on Wednesday, widespread destruction has been reported in central Nepal, affecting thousands.

The catastrophic flooding was triggered by an avalanche that blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi river, particularly impacting areas near the Nepal-China border. Initial reports indicated that the disaster had its most significant effects in Timure, situated close to Rasuwagadhi. Authorities warned that the extent of devastation could rank this incident alongside the 1993 floods that resulted in 1,400 fatalities.

Details of Casualties and Missing Persons

The Nepal Police reported an increase in the death toll associated with the floods in the Bhotekoshi river, with 12 additional bodies recovered. Detailed updates from various districts revealed two deaths in Rasuwa, twelve in Nuwakot, twenty-seven in Dhading, sixty-nine in Chitwan, twenty in Gorkha, nine in Tanahu, thirty-two in Nawalparasi East, and six in Nawalparasi West, accumulating to a total of 165 fatalities in these regions.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal confirmed that nearly 300 Indian tourists are among those missing, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Current estimates from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority indicated that 826 individuals are unaccounted for. In addition, 44 personnel from the Nepal Army, 28 from the Nepal Police, and 13 from the Armed Police Force have lost contact. The missing persons list also includes 162 workers from hydropower and customs offices.

A total of 579 tourists, including international visitors, remain untraced. Many of these individuals were supposedly in transit to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet and Gosainkunda in Nepal’s Bagmati Province.

Government Response and Ongoing Challenges

Long or Short, get news the way you like. No ads. No redirections. Download Newspin and Stay Alert, The CSR Journal Mobile app, for fast, crisp, clean updates!

App Store –  https://apps.apple.com/in/app/newspin/id6746449540 

Google Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inventifweb.newspin&pcampaignid=web_share