Nepal Flood Death Toll Surpasses 700, Emergency Agency Says

The death toll from severe floods that swept through northern Nepal has risen to 734, the country’s Emergency Management Authority announced on Sunday. The agency confirmed the updated figure in a statement, marking a sharp increase from earlier reports. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the affected areas, where torrential rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides. Authorities have warned that the number of casualties could rise further as communication with remote mountain villages is restored.