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In Photos: Nepal floods death toll rises to 177 as hundreds remain missing

Updated On: 27 August, 2026 02:37 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 177 as rescue teams race against time to locate hundreds of missing people, including Indian tourists, following one of the country's worst disasters in recent years. (Pics/AFP)

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The floods, which struck on Wednesday, caused widespread destruction across several districts of central Nepal. Authorities said 12 more bodies were recovered on Thursday from areas affected by flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, pushing the overall death toll to 177.
The floods, which struck on Wednesday, caused widespread destruction across several districts of central Nepal. Authorities said 12 more bodies were recovered on Thursday from areas affected by flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, pushing the overall death toll to 177.
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The disaster has affected communities across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahu and Nawalparasi districts, with several riverside settlements suffering extensive damage.
The disaster has affected communities across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahu and Nawalparasi districts, with several riverside settlements suffering extensive damage.
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A preliminary assessment by disaster management authorities suggested that an ice and rock avalanche upstream blocked the Lendhe River near the Nepal-China border, triggering a debris-laden flood.
A preliminary assessment by disaster management authorities suggested that an ice and rock avalanche upstream blocked the Lendhe River near the Nepal-China border, triggering a debris-laden flood.
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The flood is believed to have first struck Timure near Rasuwagadhi before moving downstream and entering the Trishuli River. Authorities said the exact cause and sequence of events were still being assessed.
The flood is believed to have first struck Timure near Rasuwagadhi before moving downstream and entering the Trishuli River. Authorities said the exact cause and sequence of events were still being assessed.
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According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, nearly 826 people remain missing.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, nearly 826 people remain missing.
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The missing include security personnel, employees of hydropower and customs offices, and hundreds of tourists. Officials said 579 tourists, including foreign nationals, were unaccounted for, many of whom were travelling towards Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet and Gosainkunda in Nepal.
The missing include security personnel, employees of hydropower and customs offices, and hundreds of tourists. Officials said 579 tourists, including foreign nationals, were unaccounted for, many of whom were travelling towards Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet and Gosainkunda in Nepal.
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Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said nearly 300 Indian tourists were among those reported missing. "Thousands of families have lost homes and are missing as of now. We are still trying to ascertain the full extent of the disaster," Khanal said.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said nearly 300 Indian tourists were among those reported missing. "Thousands of families have lost homes and are missing as of now. We are still trying to ascertain the full extent of the disaster," Khanal said.
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Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot district on Thursday to inspect areas devastated by the floods. Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamshal accompanied him during the visit.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot district on Thursday to inspect areas devastated by the floods. Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamshal accompanied him during the visit.
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The Prime Minister has been overseeing rescue and relief operations since floodwaters from the Bhotekoshi River caused extensive damage to settlements and infrastructure on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister has been overseeing rescue and relief operations since floodwaters from the Bhotekoshi River caused extensive damage to settlements and infrastructure on Wednesday.
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The floods have damaged 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and around 40 kilometres of black-topped roads, disrupting connectivity across several parts of Nepal.
The floods have damaged 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and around 40 kilometres of black-topped roads, disrupting connectivity across several parts of Nepal.

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