Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flood disaster has claimed 1,127 lives so far, with thousands of rescue personnel continuing the search for those still missing. The latest figures, recorded as of 5 am on Wednesday, show that Rasuwa alone has reported 45 deaths, while Nuwakot has recorded 155 and Dhading 59.
The highest number of deaths has been reported in Chitwan, where 348 people have died. The toll includes 66 deaths in Gorkha, 38 in Tanahun, 217 in Nawalparasi East and 190 in Nawalparasi West. Nine deaths have also been reported in India.
According to Nepal Police, postmortem examinations have been completed for 1,113 recovered bodies, while 95 bodies have so far been handed over to relatives.
Authorities are also working to identify the victims whose identities remain unknown. Details of 911 unidentified bodies have been published on the Nepal Police website, and the public has been asked to check the listings to help officials establish their identities.
The scale of the ongoing operation remains significant. A total of 7,912 police personnel have been deployed across the affected areas for rescue missions, search operations, relief distribution and body management. Officials said 6,541 people have been rescued so far, while the search continues for 4,858 people who remain missing.
The flood hit the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26, triggering a massive surge through the river system. While an earthquake was initially suspected to have caused the disaster, experts, including the United States Geological Survey, traced the event to a glacial collapse and subsequent debris flow in the Langtang area.
The surge entered the Lhende Khola before flowing into the Bhotekoshi and then the Trishuli River. Reports indicate that water levels in the Trishuli rose by almost 9 metres in just 30 minutes, demonstrating how rapidly the floodwaters spread through the region.
With thousands still missing, search and rescue teams remain on the ground. Authorities are simultaneously continuing relief operations, body identification and efforts to reunite recovered victims with their families.
