The number of dead from the floods that occurred in Nepal in August has risen to 1,344, according to local authorities. The country is facing one of the worst natural disasters in recent years, with devastating flooding that affected several regions.
Nearly five thousand people remain missing, including at least 600 foreigners. Authorities acknowledge that the identification of victims represents a serious logistical challenge, hindering the creation of a definitive count of the tragedy.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, but the conditions on the ground are complicating the work of the teams involved. The Nepali government has been requesting international assistance to cope with the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
