Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating floods and mudslides in the border areas between Nepal and China has climbed to 1,375. The disaster has wreaked havoc in both regions, claiming lives and causing significant disruptions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, local authorities in Nepal have reported 1,344 fatalities due to the floods, with 4,898 individuals still unaccounted for. Efforts to identify victims are ongoing, with 2,232 DNA samples collected so far. On the other side of the border, in China’s Tibet region, at least 31 people have died, and more than 531 remain missing, adding to the grim statistics of the disaster.

The United Nations, along with its humanitarian partners, has responded by launching an urgent appeal for $49.6 million. This funding is aimed at providing essential life-saving assistance to those affected by the floods in Nepal, where the need for aid is critical.

The catastrophe began on August 26th when an avalanche unleashed a torrent of ice, rocks, and mud down the Trishuli River, which forms part of the border between Nepal and China. This natural disaster obliterated numerous towns and villages, causing widespread damage to roads and infrastructure and leaving many communities in desperate need of help.