Nepal ends flood search operation: over 5,000 people remain unaccounted for

Authorities in Nepal have brought to a close the search-and-rescue operation launched after flooding struck the country. Following the operation's conclusion, the government released consolidated figures on those affected and those still missing.

More than 5,000 unaccounted for

According to the released information, more than 5,000 people could not be located during the search operation. The figure underscores the scale of the disaster's impact and how many residents were caught in the flood-hit areas.

Officials have declared the operation complete, meaning active search efforts in areas where survivors or victims might have been found have now ended. Precise details on the death toll, as well as further specifics about the conditions under which the operation was carried out, were not elaborated on at this time.

Flooding has been a recurring problem in Nepal in recent years, often worsened by heavy rainfall and the country's mountainous terrain, which makes rescue work difficult and prolonged. The end of the operation signals that state services are now shifting focus toward addressing the aftermath and rebuilding the affected regions.

It remains unclear whether search efforts will continue in individual cases or whether the reported figures will be revised in the coming days.