Nepal's police force reported a significant rise in fatalities from ongoing floods, with the death toll reaching 332 as of Thursday afternoon, according to the latest official updates.
The death toll from severe flooding in Nepal has continued to rise dramatically, with authorities reporting 332 confirmed deaths as of Thursday afternoon local time. Nepal police issued the updated figure at 15:50, marking a sharp increase from an earlier count of 289 deaths reported just over an hour prior at 14:30 the same day.
The rapid escalation in fatality numbers reflects the ongoing challenges faced by rescue and relief operations in the affected regions. The significant jump between successive police updates underscores the scale and severity of the disaster unfolding across the country.
Authorities have not provided detailed information regarding the geographic distribution of casualties or the specific areas most heavily impacted by the flooding. As rescue operations continue, officials are expected to provide further updates as the situation develops.
