Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 734, Nearly 2,500 Missing

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:04 PM on 30 Aug 2026

The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 734, with nearly 2,500 missing, PTI reported. More than 100 hydropower workers remain trapped in tunnels, prompting India and China to send rescue teams. Meanwhile, the Bhotekoshi River rose Sunday, triggering warnings as Nepal faces billions in reconstruction costs.