The death toll from flooding in northern Nepal has risen to 332.

Operativ Media reports, citing The Kathmandu Post.

According to the report, the highest number of bodies was recovered in Chitwan and East Nawalparasi districts. Police and security forces are continuing search and rescue operations in those areas.

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13:24

The death toll from flooding in Rasuwa and surrounding areas near Nepal's border with China has risen to 270.

Operativ Media reports, citing The Kathmandu Post.

According to the report, the number of casualties has increased as a result of the flood disaster in regions close to the Chinese border.

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10:24

At least 175 people have died and 476 foreigners are missing as a result of floods in Nepal.

Operativ Media reports, citing India's ANI news agency, which referenced sources at the Nepalese Embassy.

The agency's sources stated, "Currently, 175 bodies have been recovered. A large number of people, including both locals and tourists, are missing. According to the latest information, 476 people from 28 countries are still considered missing."

Notably, the flooding occurred in northern Nepal on the morning of August 26. According to preliminary reports, the flood wave was triggered by a snow and rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.