The scale of devastation caused by the recent floods and natural disasters in Nepal continues to grow, with the death toll rising sharply across several districts of the country.
According to updated figures released by Nepal Police, a total of 359 bodies had been recovered from eight of the worst-affected districts as of 5 PM. Nepal Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle officially confirmed the revised casualty figures.
The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in several regions, has severely affected communities, damaged infrastructure and displaced thousands of people.
Chitwan Emerges as the Worst-Hit District
Among all affected areas, Chitwan district has recorded the highest number of fatalities. Rescue teams have recovered 132 bodies from the district so far, making it the most severely impacted region in the disaster.
Authorities say several settlements located near rivers and landslide-prone areas suffered extensive damage after sudden floods and collapsing hillsides struck multiple locations.
Casualty Figures from Other Districts
Official data released by Nepal Police shows the following district-wise death toll:
- Chitwan: 132 deaths
- Nawalparasi East: 82 deaths
- Dhading: 33 deaths
- Gorkha: 30 deaths
- Nuwakot: 28 deaths
- Tanahun: 22 deaths
- Rasuwa: 17 deaths
- Nawalparasi West: 15 deaths
Officials have said that the numbers may change further as rescue teams continue operations in remote and inaccessible areas.
Massive Rescue Operations Underway
Nepal Police, the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force personnel and local disaster-response agencies are carrying out rescue and relief operations on a war footing.
Search teams are using boats, heavy equipment and helicopters to reach stranded residents and recover missing persons from flood-hit regions.
Authorities are also shifting affected families to safer locations and arranging temporary shelters, food supplies and medical assistance.
Infrastructure Suffers Heavy Damage
The floods and landslides have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, homes and public infrastructure across several districts.
Transportation has been disrupted in many areas, making rescue work more difficult. Communication networks have also been affected in some remote regions.
Officials are working to restore essential services while continuing relief efforts.
Thousands of Families Affected
Thousands of people have been displaced due to flooding, landslides and damage to homes.
Emergency shelters have been set up in several districts, while authorities continue to assess the full extent of the destruction.
Local administrations are also warning residents living near rivers and unstable hillsides to remain alert because of the possibility of further rainfall and landslides.
Government Monitoring Situation Closely
The Nepal government has intensified disaster-response efforts and is coordinating with local administrations to speed up rescue operations.
Officials have appealed to people in vulnerable areas to follow safety advisories and cooperate with emergency teams.
Weather agencies are continuing to monitor rainfall patterns and river levels as authorities remain concerned about further flooding in some regions.
Conclusion
Nepal is facing one of its worst flood disasters in recent years, with the death toll reaching 359 across eight districts.
Chitwan remains the worst-affected district, while rescue teams continue to search for missing people and assist affected families.
As emergency operations continue, authorities are focusing on saving lives, providing relief and restoring normalcy in flood-hit areas.