September 9, 2026: The death toll from the devastating Nepal floods has risen to 1,369, according to the latest update from Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). More than 5,100 people remain missing as search, rescue and relief operations continue across the flood-affected areas. India has meanwhile continued its humanitarian assistance to Nepal, with the eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying relief and rescue supplies arriving in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Key Highlights Nepal floods death toll reaches 1,369. More than 5,100 people are still missing. The latest figures were released by Nepal's NDRRMA. India has sent its eighth IAF relief flight to Nepal. Search and rescue operations continue across affected districts. Indian and international teams are assisting Nepal with rescue and forensic operations. Nepal Floods Death Toll Rises to 1,369 According to the latest NDRRMA update issued on Wednesday evening, 1,369 people have died in the devastating floods. The casualties have been reported across several districts, with Chitwan recording the highest number of deaths. The reported fatalities include 363 deaths in Chitwan, 227 in Nawalparasi East, 222 in Nawalparasi West, 198 in Nuwakot, 174 in Rasuwa, 75 in Gorkha, 70 in Dhading and 38 in Tanahun. Two additional people died while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu. The disaster followed severe flooding along the Bhote Koshi River and affected several districts, damaging homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. Nepal's government continues to mobilise security forces and rescue teams for search and relief operations. Over 5,100 People Still Missing The latest update said 5,132 people remain missing, including 587 foreign nationals. Rescue teams continue to search affected areas, including locations around hydropower projects and tunnel networks. Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 13,600 people had been rescued as of September 9, while tunnel rescue teams from India, China and South Korea continued working with the Nepali Army. The authorities have also deployed forensic teams to help identify recovered bodies. Teams from India, China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea are assisting Nepal with DNA collection and identification efforts. (READ MORE : Nepal Flash Flood: India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material Amid Crisis) India Sends 8th IAF Relief Flight India has continued its relief assistance to Nepal amid the large-scale disaster. The eighth Indian Air Force aircraft carrying relief and rescue supplies arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The latest flight is part of India's continuing humanitarian response, with the country sending essential supplies and specialised assistance to support Nepal's rescue and recovery operations. An Indian relief flight carrying 35 tonnes of supplies was reported as the eighth such aircraft sent to Nepal. India has also provided specialised personnel, including tunnel rescue and forensic experts, as part of the wider international assistance effort. Search and Rescue Operations Continue Nepal's authorities are continuing operations despite the difficult terrain and extensive damage to infrastructure. Roads, bridges, electricity networks and telecommunications systems in several affected areas have been damaged or destroyed. Rescue teams are using drones and other specialised equipment to reach difficult locations. Nepal has also requested additional international assistance, including high-capacity drones, Bailey bridges, DNA testing kits, underwater drones and tunnel rescue equipment. Latest Update As of September 9, Nepal's devastating floods have claimed 1,369 lives, while 5,132 people remain missing. India has sent its eighth IAF relief flight as international and local rescue teams continue operations. The focus remains on locating missing people, rescuing those trapped in difficult locations, identifying recovered bodies and restoring essential connectivity in the worst-hit areas
