Bhotekoshi Flood Death Toll Reaches 626 as 2,426 Remain Unaccounted For in Nepal

Updated figures show the death toll from flooding along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River has reached 626, while 2,426 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams are searching through debris, damaged settlements, and areas cut off by floodwater. Authorities are coordinating emergency response, survivor assistance, and efforts to identify missing residents. The scale of the disaster has placed heavy pressure on local infrastructure and emergency services. Officials warn that difficult terrain and continuing hazards could slow recovery and complicate identification efforts nationwide further.