Death toll from Nepal landslide exceeds 1,350
The death toll from the deadly landslide triggered by an ice avalanche in Nepal on 26 August has exceeded 1,350, Nepal Police said on Sunday. According to the latest police data, 1,353 bodies had been recovered as of 20:00 local time on Sunday.
Each new day brings new numbers, and behind every number is a life, a lost hope. The death toll has surpassed 1,350, and this is not just statistics — it is a tragedy that has left thousands of families without loved ones. As rescuers pull bodies from the rubble and mud, and authorities begin identification through DNA testing, it becomes clear that the disaster in Gyirong is not just a natural catastrophe but a long and painful process of grief. Yet amid this darkness, there are glimmers of hope: more than 9,000 people have been rescued, and every survivor is a victory over the elements that cannot be overstated.
So far, 9,159 survivors have been rescued. Of those rescued, 3,190 people have been placed in temporary holding centres, said Nepal Police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle. Authorities have also stepped up efforts to identify bodies using DNA testing, police said.
The disaster in Nepal occurred on 26 August, when the collapse of a high altitude glacier triggered a powerful debris flow that struck the Gyirong port on the China Nepal border. The disaster affected both the Nepalese and Chinese sides. On the Nepalese side, the death toll continues to rise, and identifying bodies is becoming an increasingly complex task. Authorities are using DNA testing to help families receive the bodies of their loved ones. Chinese rescue services are also continuing their work on their side, and the international community is providing support to the affected areas.
As CCTV+ reports, the tragedy in Nepal is growing in scale with each passing day. The death toll has surpassed 1,350, and this is not the final figure. Rescue operations continue, but with each hour, hope of finding survivors diminishes. DNA identification of victims is a long and painful process, but it is necessary to allow families to mourn their loved ones. The world continues to watch developments, and international aid remains critical for the affected regions.
