NEPAL

The disaster authority's afternoon bulletin recorded 1,003 bodies recovered, up from 939 on Monday evening. Most of the dead have been found far downstream, in districts the flood reached hours after it began.

A deadly avalanche on the Nepal-China border caused a flash flood, killing at least 95 people and leaving hundreds missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities warn of further risks.

Nepal's Sidant Chaturbedi wins bronze at the International AI Olympiad in Kazakhstan, marking the country's first medal. Three other Nepali students received honorable mentions among 462 contestants from 103 countries.

Nepal recorded over 5,000 disaster incidents from April to August 2026, resulting in 250 deaths and affecting thousands. Fires, landslides, and snake bites were the most common causes.