Death Toll Rises to 1,365 as Nepal Flood Search Continues, Thousands Still Missing
A glacier collapse on Aug 26 along the Nepal‑China border triggered a flash flood that has killed 1,365 people in Nepal and left over 5,000 still missing. Authorities have recovered 1,367 bodies and continue to search the Chilime, Upper Trishuli 3A and 3B hydropower tunnels, where three survivors—a pair of Nepalis and one Chinese worker—have been rescued. At least 589 foreign nationals are among the missing, including roughly 70 Americans with 18 reported safe. Rescue efforts are hampered by ongoing security concerns in temporary camps and the scale of damage to homes and hydro‑electric projects.
How this was covered
- Reported people missing range from 52 to 5,000 across outlets
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the massive human toll and continuing humanitarian needs in Nepal, as well as the challenges of rescuing trapped workers and supporting displaced families.
How this story developed
- Sep 5 Survivors Pulled from Flood-Ravaged Homes and Tunnels Revive Hope in Nepal
- Sep 7 Chinese worker Lu Haitao was rescued from a 225‑metre hydropower tunnel and air‑lifted to a hospital.
- Sep 7 The United Nations launched a $50 million appeal to aid flood‑affected residents.
- Sep 9 Two hydropower workers were rescued after being trapped for nine days.
- Sep 9 Death toll increased to 1,365 and bodies recovered reached 1,367.
