how many are still missing now?
As of the latest reports, 5,130 people remain missing after the Nepal-China border flood disaster, according to The Kathmandu Post from mid-September 2026. Additionally, following the Bhotekoshi flood, 4,898 people are still missing, with authorities continuing search and DNA profiling efforts. These figures highlight the ongoing challenges in rescue and recovery operations in Nepal's recent flood disasters.
Sources
- US Coastguard saves 16 after boat sinks near Baja coastAl Jazeera
- Three dead and many missing after Istanbul floodsAl Jazeera
- More than 8,600 rescued as Bhotekoshi search continuesThe Himalayan Times
- Weeks after the Nepal flood disaster, families of the missing hold out hopeThe Kathmandu Post
- Mexico Coast Guard Ends Search After Boat Capsizes, 11 MissingThe New York Times
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