The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods surged to 1,243 on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along the course of the Bhotekoshi river and underground powerhouses in the Himalayan nation.
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Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the disaster’s link to climate change must be strongly raised with the international community, as symbolic funerals were held by families of locals still missing after last week’s flash floods.
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India delivered a fifth tranche of over five tonnes of essential medicines to flood-ravaged Nepal, alongside an 11-member rescue team. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the flight also carried an 11-member specialised team with more than six tonnes of rescue equipment.