New Delhi, August 31: The death toll from the devastating flash floods that hit Nepal last week has risen to 903, while around 4,247 people remain unaccounted for, according to the latest figures released by the government. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), in its search, rescue and relief update issued at 9 am on Monday, said 903 bodies, including human remains, had been recovered from several flood-affected districts, reported The Kathmandu Post.
Chitwan has recorded the highest number of recoveries at 272, followed by Nawalparasi East with 207 and Nawalparasi West with 151. Nuwakot has reported 95 bodies, Gorkha 62, Dhading 55, Tanahun 37 and Rasuwa 24. Many bodies continue to be recovered hundreds of kilometres downstream after fast-moving floodwaters carried victims and debris along the river channels.
The number of missing people has also risen sharply. Nuwakot has reported 1,558 people unaccounted for, while Rasuwa has reported 865. In addition, 933 people associated with a hydropower project, 592 foreign nationals and 127 Nepalis accompanying foreign tourists remain missing. Disaster management records also list 65 missing in Makawanpur, three in Langtang National Park, three at the immigration office, three at the quarantine office and 15 at the customs office.
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