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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 623, Over 1,100 Missing as Search Efforts Continue

Floods and landslides in Nepal have killed at least 623 people and left over 1,100 missing, with discrepancies in casualty numbers reported by different outlets. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with foreign nationals among the missing. The Nepal National Risk Reduction and Management Authority and international media outlets have provided conflicting figures.

The death toll from floods and landslides in Nepal reached 623, according to The Malay Mail, Antara, and Media Indonesia. Azerbaijan Press Agency reported a higher figure of 668 deaths. The Daily Prothom Alo noted that 2,478 people are missing, with 777 of them being foreigners. Arab Times reported over 1,100 missing, while The Daily Prothom Alo cited 2,478 missing. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the missing, with the Nepal National Risk Reduction and Management Authority coordinating the response. China Central Television and Reuters also cited the Nepal National Risk Reduction and Management Authority for updates on the disaster.

Where Sources Diverge

The death toll reported by Azerbaijan Press Agency (668) differs from other sources (623).

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Death toll from landslides, floods in Nepal rises to 668

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Death toll climbs to 623 in Nepal

antara

Number of flood and landslide victims in Nepal reaches 623 people

The number of missing people reported by Arab Times (over 1,100) differs from other sources.

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more than 1,100 missing

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2,478 missing

Timelines

Sources

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 29, 04:14 PM
Death toll from landslides, floods in Nepal rises to 668 - UPDATED - Apa.az

Death toll from landslides, floods in Nepal rises to 668 - UPDATED  Apa.az

IndependentMedia IndonesiaAug 29, 01:50 PM
Nepal Flood Victims Reach 623 Today

The number of victims who died due to flash floods and landslides in Nepal reached 623 on Saturday (29/8). Search and rescue efforts were carried out to locate the bodies of the victims

WireAntaraAug 29, 12:28 PM
Number of flood and landslide victims in Nepal reaches 623 people

The number of deaths caused by flash floods and landslides in Nepal reached 623 people on Saturday, along with ...

IndependentArab TimesAug 29, 10:37 AM
Nepal flood death toll rises to 623, more than 1,100 missing - Arab Times Kuwait News

Nepal flood death toll rises to 623, more than 1,100 missing  Arab Times Kuwait News

IndependentThe Malay MailAug 29, 09:30 AM
Death toll climbs to 623 in Nepal as flood recovery efforts continue - Malay Mail

Death toll climbs to 623 in Nepal as flood recovery efforts continue Malay Mail

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 29, 09:28 AM
Statistics of Nepalese deaths are rising

The number of deaths caused by flooding in Nepal has exceeded 600, reports Reuters. "More than 600 people have died, and more than 2,000 are still missing," the report states. Earlier, China Central Television (CCTV) cited the Nepal National Risk Reduction and Management Authority...

IndependentThe Daily Prothom AloAug 29, 09:16 AM
Death toll in Nepal rises to 623, how many are missing in which country

Following an avalanche on the Nepal-Tibet border, the number of casualties from the flood in the Bhote Koshi River has risen to 586. Among the 2,478 missing, 777 are foreigners.