Death toll rises to 165 in Nepal flash floods

Officials stated on Thursday that the death toll from the massive floods in Nepal has risen to 165. Many people, including over 300 Indian tourists, remain missing in this disaster, which ranks among the country’s worst in recent years.

Nepal Police reported on Thursday that the death toll from the floods—caused by the Bhote Koshi River wreaking havoc across three districts on Wednesday—has reached 165, following the recovery of three additional bodies from Nawalparasi West.

Fatalities include two in Rasuwa, 12 in Nuwakot, 27 in Dhading, 64 in Chitwan, 20 in Gorkha, nine in Tanahun, 26 in Nawalparasi East, and five in Nawalparasi West, bringing the total death toll to 165.

Reported by Biswajit Roy