The devastating floods that hit Nepal on August 26 caused at least 1,259 dead, according to the latest count from the authority responsible for emergency situations. The number of fatalities may still increase significantly in the coming hours.
The number of missing people has surged to 5,083 in the last 24 hours, representing a considerable increase compared to previous data. Authorities fear that many of the missing may have been swept away by the waters or remain buried.
Rescue operations continue in various regions of the country, mobilizing emergency teams and military to search for survivors among the rubble and flooded areas. Local authorities face difficulties reaching isolated communities due to infrastructure damage.
Nepal faces one of the worst natural disasters in recent years, with entire villages destroyed and thousands of people displaced from their homes. The humanitarian situation remains critical as emergency teams work to meet the basic needs of the affected population.
