Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The death toll from recent floods in Nepal has risen to 903, with over 4,200 people reported missing after a glacier collapse and landslide on the border with China, according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. This is Nepal's deadliest natural disaster since the April 2015 earthquake, which caused around 9,000 deaths.
More than 10,000 people have been rescued, including 252 foreign nationals. However, access remains difficult as roads are passable only up to Nuwakot, and several highway sections connecting Kathmandu to the hardest-hit areas remain blocked. Power has been restored in some locations. Nepal's government has deployed over 20,000 search and rescue personnel and declared a flood emergency in 15 municipalities.
The humanitarian situation is critical, with about 65,000 people needing emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Assessments indicate nearly 2,600 children under five may require treatment for severe wasting, and around 10,500 pregnant and breastfeeding women need nutritional support. Nineteen schools have been affected, with nine completely destroyed. About 10,000 school-age children need psychosocial support, and 107 children may be separated from caregivers, prompting family tracing and reunification priorities.
The World Health Organization has raised concerns about the risk of infectious disease outbreaks due to overcrowding and disrupted health services. UN agencies are conducting ongoing assessments to address long-term needs, including protection for more than 22,000 children. On the Tibet side, Chinese authorities report at least 16 deaths and over 500 people missing related to the disaster.