The Economic Times

Nepal issues fresh flood alert as water levels rise across several districts, death toll nears 1,000

Nepal authorities issued a fresh flood alert for several districts. The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods climbed close to one thousand. Rescuers are searching hydropower tunnels for hundreds of unaccounted workers. Mass burials are underway for unidentified flood victims as identification efforts continue. Flood warnings remain in effect for communities along affected rivers.