The number of dead caused by the devastating floods of August 26 in Nepal has risen to 1,259, while the number of missing has skyrocketed to 5,624 people. The floods were caused by heavy monsoon rains that hit the country at the end of August.
The situation remains critical in the affected areas, with rescue teams working to find survivors and recover bodies. The operations are hindered by the devastating scale of the catastrophe and the adverse conditions in the flooded regions.
The Nepali authorities have mobilized resources to aid the victims and their families. The government of Nepal has also requested international assistance to deal with the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the floods.
