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Casualties
Nearly 5,300 people remain missing after Nepal floods, search officially ended
The official search for missing persons after the Nepal floods has ended, with nearly 5,300 people still unaccounted for as of early October 2026. Death toll reports vary between 1,000 and 1,453.
Official
Procedure introduced to declare missing flood victims legally dead
The Nepal government has introduced a procedure to issue death certificates for those missing in the Bhote Koshi flood, allowing families to legally declare missing relatives dead after 1.5 months.
Foreign nationals
Lists compiled of missing foreign nationals including Indians, British, Americans
Lists of missing foreign nationals include 275 Indians, 48 British, dozens of Americans, 38 Malaysians, 49 Indians missing in Tibet, and 597 foreign nationals overall. DNA sample collection centers have been set up in India for identification.
Rescue
Over 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region, rescue efforts ongoing
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in the flood-affected areas of Nepal, with rescue operations continuing to evacuate survivors and stranded tourists.
Rescue
Survivors rescued from tunnels and remote areas days after floods
Two workers were rescued alive after being trapped for 9-10 days in the Trishuli-3 'A' tunnel and hydropower tunnels. Survivors have been airlifted to army camps for medical care.
Access
Families gather at hospitals in Kathmandu searching for missing relatives
Hospitals in Kathmandu display photographs of missing persons and survivors, with families gathering to seek news of their loved ones. Tribhuvan Hospital has flood wards with patients including foreign nationals.
Access
Floods damaged bridges and infrastructure, engineers working on repairs
Both old and new motorable bridges over Kolpu Khola on the Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung road were damaged by the August floods. Engineers are working to reposition the flood-displaced bridge to restore access.
Access
Electricity service restored to 99% of flood-affected areas in Rasuwa and nearby districts
Electricity service has been restored to approximately 99% of the areas affected by the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, aiding recovery efforts.
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