Nepal flood death toll reaches 987 as nearly 3,916 remain missing

Kathmandu, September 1, 2026 — The official death toll from the catastrophic flooding triggered by the Bhote Koshi disaster has reached 987, with search teams continuing to recover human remains, including body parts, from several districts downstream.

According to the latest situation update issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) at 9:00 am, today, Chitwan has recorded the highest number of recovered bodies at 321, followed by Nawalparasi East with 216 and Nawalparasi West with 170.

The latest figures also include 95 bodies recovered in Nuwakot, 65 in Gorkha, 55 in Dhading, 38 in Tanahun and 27 in Rasuwa.

Nearly 3,916 people remain missing following the disaster. Those unaccounted for include 25 Nepal Police personnel, 45 Nepali Army personnel, 13 Armed Police Force personnel, 15 customs officials and three immigration officials.

The missing also include 583 foreign nationals, 164 Nepali guides accompanying tourists, residents from Rasuwa and Nuwakot, and people associated with hydroelectricity projects in the affected areas.

Rescue operations have so far brought 11,814 people to safety. The Nepali Army has conducted 573 helicopter flights, including 12 flights today, rescuing 3,449 Nepalis and 253 foreign nationals. Private operators have also conducted 29 flights from Kathmandu in support of the response.

Relief operations have been expanded, with the Armed Police Force conducting 50 helicopter flights over the past two days to transport emergency supplies to Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Ground-based deliveries are also continuing through 37 trucks and 37 Bolero utility vehicles.

A total of 21,011 security personnel have been mobilized for rescue, medical and logistical operations. The force comprises 8,896 Nepali Army personnel, 7,912 Nepal Police personnel and 4,203 members of the Armed Police Force.

At present, 279 injured people are receiving medical treatment, while 168 others have been discharged from hospitals.