Search Operations Escalate Amid Rising Toll from China-Nepal Disaster
By Editor • August 31, 2026 • 1 min read
As the search for survivors continues, rescuers from China and Nepal are intensifying their efforts in areas devastated by landslides and floods. On Monday, operations to restore access to Gyirong Port, a focal point of the disaster response, reached a "critical stage."
The latest reports indicate that the death toll in Nepal has tragically climbed to 903, with 4,247 individuals still unaccounted for, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has been closely monitoring the situation and reporting the updates.
Source: www.scmp.com
