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In Photos: Nepal flood death toll reaches 1,399 as search operations continue

Updated On: 16 September, 2026 10:56 AM IST | ronak mastakar

The death toll in Nepal flash floods climbed to 1,399 on Tuesday as more bodies were recovered from the eight affected districts, authorities said. (Pics/AFP)

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Pic/AFP
Pic/AFP
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The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal.
The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal.
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According to the latest data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 364 bodies were recovered from Chitwan district, 232 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West, and 202 from Nuwakot.
According to the latest data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 364 bodies were recovered from Chitwan district, 232 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West, and 202 from Nuwakot.
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Similarly, 189 bodies were recovered from Rasuwa, 78 from Gorkha, 72 from Dhading and 38 from Tanahun. Two others died while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu.
Similarly, 189 bodies were recovered from Rasuwa, 78 from Gorkha, 72 from Dhading and 38 from Tanahun. Two others died while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu.
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The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170.
The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170.
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A total of 13,742 people have been rescued so far, officials said.
A total of 13,742 people have been rescued so far, officials said.

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