Nepal floods: 1,451 dead, 6,000 missing after 4 weeks of search
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Since the flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26, the death toll has risen to 1,451 and about 6,000 people remain missing. The floods began near the Nepal‑Tibet border, with the Bhotekoshi River carrying water that swept away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges, and damaged hydropower projects in northern and central Nepal. Rescue teams continue DNA identification, recovery operations and bridge repairs as the search persists.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 75% left, 25% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): Mid-Day
Sources
- Nepal floods: 4 weeks on, 6,000 still missing as search continues — The Federal (left-leaning)
- Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,451; around 6,000 people still missing — Mid-Day (center)
- Nepal flood toll crosses 1,450; over 6,000 still missing — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- 3 dead, three missing in Nilambur flash flood — The Hindu (left-leaning)