Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 31

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river basins along the Nepal-China border has risen to 31. At least 93 people were also injured.

According to the latest update issued by the Bagmati Province Police office in Hetauda at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday (August 26), the floods have caused widespread destruction across several districts.

The powerful surge of water from the Rasuwa border area swept downstream, severely affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan districts.

Police said 93 people stranded in flood-hit areas and along riverbanks have been rescued. Joint rescue teams comprising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police are conducting the operations.

Rescue and relief efforts continue across the affected areas, with teams searching for missing people while providing medical treatment to the injured and assistance to those affected.