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Flash Floods in Nepal Leave Nearly 600 Children Missing as Death Toll Climbs to 1,282

Flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have left about 600 children missing, with the total death toll rising to 1,282, officials say.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 1 min read

Flash Floods in Nepal Leave Nearly 600 Children Missing as Death Toll Climbs to 1,282
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In Brief

  1. Around 600 children are missing after flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
  2. The total death toll from the floods has reached 1,282.
  3. The joint command of security forces is searching for 4,798 people missing in various areas.
  4. Search efforts involve multiple security agencies coordinating rescue operations.

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have caused severe devastation in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. According to officials, approximately 600 children remain missing amid the disaster, which has resulted in a death toll reaching 1,282.

The joint command of security forces, formed to manage rescue and relief operations, is actively searching for 4,798 individuals reported missing across different affected areas. The forces include army personnel, police, and other security agencies coordinating their efforts to locate survivors and provide aid.

Authorities continue to assess the situation on the ground while supporting displaced families. Rescue operations are ongoing despite challenging weather conditions, with efforts focused on reducing further loss of life and addressing the emerging humanitarian needs.

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