Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,355 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing

In a devastating flash flood event, Nepal has witnessed a death toll surge to 1,355, with many locals and foreign nationals missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams scour the ravaged landscapes and critical hydropower sites. Triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche, the floods have led to widespread destruction in northern and central Nepal, further compounded by losses reported across the border in China.