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| Death toll from Nepal's massive floods rises to 95 |
| 2026-08-27 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [Regnum] The death toll from the massive flooding on the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district in Nepal has risen. According to the latest figures, 95 people have died, The Hindu newspaper reported, citing local police. "At present, 95 deaths have been recorded," said Nepal Police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle. He also added that about 28 law enforcement officers were also missing. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal told parliament this afternoon that dozens of security personnel and government officials had been unable to contact him. Contact was also lost with 44 Nepalese army personnel. Furthermore, some customs and immigration officials in Rasuwagadhi, as well as civilians in the affected areas, were missing. Massive flooding occurred on the morning of August 26 in the Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. The disaster paralyzed tourist routes. Nepalese authorities closed several major highways due to the threat of further flooding and landslides. Many homes, roads, hydroelectric facilities, and other critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks, were destroyed in the disaster area. More than 30 Nepalese army and private helicopters were deployed for search and rescue operations. Preliminary reports indicate that the flooding was caused by a rock and ice avalanche in the Rasuwa region. The landslide blocked the Lhende River and caused "cascading flooding" downstream along the Bhote Koshi and Trisuli rivers. Nepal's Foreign Minister reported that the landslide was preceded by an earthquake. According to the Nepal Tourism Authority, 384 tourists are listed as missing. Among them are 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalese. Indian nationals account for the largest number of missing tourists. The list also includes travelers from Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. |
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