Death Toll from Nepal-China Flash Floods Rises to 1,375, Search Continues for 5,531 Missing
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Current understanding
At least several reports said the Nepal flash-flood death toll had risen, but the figures did not match across headlines, ranging from 1,287 to 1,375. [1][2][3][4]
The same headlines also said thousands remained missing, with reported totals ranging from nearly 4,900 to 5,531. [1][3][4][5]
Some reports described ongoing rescue or search efforts as the toll continued to be updated. [2][6]
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Impact assessment
100/100
Impact assessment
critical human impact
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What shaped this score
Each dimension is scored separately out of 100.
The strongest evidenced dimension establishes the base score. Separate human-impact dimensions can add a bounded share of the remaining headroom without double-counting the same harm.
The current fatality scale reaches 100 at 100 reported deaths. Since this headline reports 1,375, the loss component is capped at 100/100; the exact count still breaks ranking ties.
What the reporting supports
- Reported deaths1,375 reported deaths
Death Toll from Nepal-China Flash Floods Rises to 1,375
- Reported injuriesInjuries reported without a reliable count
Search Continues for 5,531 Missing