Nepal’s flood disaster has reached a devastating new stage, with the death toll rising to 788 and 2,502 people still missing as recovery operations continue across the country.
Authorities have begun mass burials in overwhelmed cemeteries and communal graves, as the number of recovered bodies has surpassed the capacity of local burial facilities.
In some areas, families have been unable to identify remains amid the scale and chaos of the disaster, adding another layer of grief to communities already struggling to locate missing relatives.
Rescue teams continue searching through flooded villages and debris, while damaged roads and bridges are making it difficult to reach some of the worst-affected areas.
International aid is continuing to arrive, with emergency teams providing food, medical supplies, clean water and other essential assistance to survivors.
But a growing health emergency is now threatening disaster-hit communities, where stagnant floodwater and damaged sanitation systems are increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
Thousands of displaced people are living in difficult conditions, with limited access to safe drinking water and basic hygiene facilities.
Authorities are racing to restore essential services while continuing the search for those still missing.
The scale of the tragedy has placed enormous pressure on Nepal’s emergency services and humanitarian organizations.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the priority is to save survivors, prevent disease and provide dignity and support to families facing unimaginable loss.
