The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal has reached 626, while nearly 2,000 people remain missing as rescue operations continue.

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• The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 626 on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
• The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported that more bodies continue to be recovered from affected districts.
• Nearly 2,000 people remain missing following the disaster, creating a major challenge for ongoing rescue and relief operations.
• Chitwan recorded the highest number of recovered bodies with 233, followed by 158 bodies recovered from Nawalparasi East.
• Nuwakot reported 51 recovered bodies, while Gorkha recorded 48 and Nawalparasi West reported 47 deaths.
• Authorities recovered 45 bodies from Dhading, 31 from Tanahu and 13 from Rasuwa as the disaster affected multiple districts.
• Nepal Army helicopters are being used to rescue survivors trapped by the flash floods and transport them to safer locations.
• Rescue teams and authorities continue search operations for missing people while providing assistance to survivors in the affected areas.