Nepal flash floods: Nepal is facing the possibility of another major flood nearly a week after devastating floods swept through several parts of the country, killing more than 1,100 persons and leaving thousands missing.

Experts have warned that movement of snow, rocks and debris in the mountainous regions could block river channels and create temporary dams. If such blockages collapse suddenly, large volumes of water could rush downstream, increasing the risk of another round of flash floods.

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More than 1,100 dead, thousands still missing

Seven days after the disaster, officials have confirmed 1,127 deaths. Nine of the recovered bodies were found in India, while the number of missing people has crossed 4,800. The missing include hundreds of foreign nationals.

Search and rescue operations are still underway across several flood-hit areas, with security forces and rescue teams continuing to search along rivers and in low-lying regions.

The disaster has left many families devastated. In one particularly tragic account, a Nepali girl said she lost 17 members of her family in the floods.

In Bidur, one of the badly affected areas, several families are still living in temporary shelters. Even as they wait for food, medical assistance and other relief supplies, residents are now facing the fear that another flood could strike.

Three major rivers cross warning levels

Heavy rainfall and flooding have pushed the water levels of Nepal's Sun Koshi, Budhi Gandaki and Mahakali rivers above warning levels.

Authorities have advised residents living in low-lying parts of central, western and eastern Nepal to remain alert. People in vulnerable areas have been urged to move to safer and higher ground immediately if water levels begin to rise.

US rescue team arrives in Nepal

A 13-member team from US-based Crisis Response International (CRI) has arrived in Nepal to assist with the search for people believed to be trapped inside hydropower project tunnels in the Chilime area of Rasuwa district.

The specialist team will use advanced equipment to search the tunnels for signs of life, including sounds or movement from people who may still be trapped underground.

Chitwan reports highest number of recovered bodies

The death toll has continued to rise following the flooding linked to the Bhotekoshi river and other swollen waterways.

Chitwan has emerged as the district with the highest number of recovered bodies, with 348 bodies reportedly found so far.

Rescue workers and security personnel are continuing search operations in flood-affected communities and downstream areas in an effort to locate those who remain missing.

India sends 5th relief flight to Nepal

India has sent its fifth relief flight to Nepal to support ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on X that the latest aircraft was carrying an 11-member specialist rescue team, advanced rescue equipment and 5.5 tonne of essential medicines.

India had already dispatched around 68.5 tonne of relief supplies through four earlier flights. The consignments included medicines, food supplies, blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, hygiene kits and other essential items.

Unknown bodies being buried for DNA identification

Authorities in Nepal are burying hundreds of unidentified bodies instead of cremating them so that remains can be preserved for future DNA testing and identification.

Many bodies recovered from floodwaters and mud have deteriorated badly after remaining submerged or buried for extended periods. Swelling and decomposition have made visual identification increasingly difficult.

At the same time, mortuaries and temporary body storage facilities are reportedly reaching capacity. With limited space to preserve the remains, authorities have resorted to burying unidentified victims in mass graves, while keeping identification efforts open through DNA testing.

Five Nepali nationals' bodies handed over at Sonauli Border

In Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, the bodies of five Nepali nationals recovered from the Gandak River were handed over to Nepalese authorities at the Sonauli border on Tuesday.

The victims were reportedly swept away during the sudden floods in Nepal. The group included two women and three men. Their bodies were formally handed over to Nepal Police for further procedures and identification.