InternationalThursday, 3 September 2026·The Hindu - International
Nepal flash floods: 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing and rescue operations across 8 districts
Nepal Police reported 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing persons and large-scale rescue operations across 8 districts.
Key highlights
Direct fact
By September 2026, Nepal Police said the flash floods had caused 1,222 deaths and left 4,875 people missing across 8 districts, with rescue operations continuing.
Key specifics
- Chitawan district reported 348 bodies recovered.
- Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West reported 218 and 208 bodies respectively.
- Rasuwa, Gorkha, Dhading and Tanahu reported 127, 69, 60 and 38 bodies.
- 21,314 security personnel were mobilised for search and rescue.
- 11,993 people were rescued using helicopters and land routes.
Exam lens
Disaster data question, 1,222 deaths, 4,875 missing, 21,314 personnel, 11,993 rescues, 8 districts — TNPSC may ask district-wise figures and the scale of mobilisation.