The death toll from a landslide and subsequent flooding in northern Nepal has risen to 1,252, with thousands still missing.
Key facts
- •The death toll stands at 1,252 people.
- •A total of 4,875 individuals remain missing following the disaster.
- •The initial landslide occurred on August 26 near the China-Nepal border.
- •The debris flow traveled more than 70 kilometers downstream.
- •The landslide originated about 20 kilometers from the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.
The death toll from a landslide in northern Nepal has reached 1,252, according to data from Nepalese police reported by China Central Television. The disaster, which began on August 26, has left 4,875 people missing.
By the numbers
1,252
confirmed deaths
4,875
missing persons
70 kilometers
distance the debris flow traveled
20 kilometers
distance from Rasuwagadhi border crossing
Disaster origins and impact
The event was triggered by a landslide on the border with China, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. The resulting flood of water, dirt, and rocks traveled over 70 kilometers down the riverbed. The force of the flow destroyed settlements along the path and flooded large areas of the region.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
