Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation

Nepalese authorities have officially concluded search and rescue operations following the catastrophic flooding that began on August 26. The disaster, which originated near the border with China’s Tibet region, has resulted in a confirmed death toll of at least 1,455 people. Officials have now shifted their focus toward long-term rehabilitation efforts for the affected regions.

Despite the end of search operations, the scale of the crisis remains significant, with at least 5,285 individuals still reported as missing. The transition from emergency response to recovery marks a critical phase in addressing the aftermath of one of the country's most devastating flood events.