The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,204.

As search and rescue operations intensify in the affected regions, authorities have also initiated swift cremation procedures for the deceased.

These figures are based on the latest data released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Speaking at a regular press briefing in Kathmandu on Wednesday, September 2, Lok Bahadur Chhetri, spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officially confirmed the details.

Despite adverse conditions, rescue workers are operating round the clock, the spokesperson stated. A total of 11,993 people have been successfully rescued alive from the flooded zones.

However, the administration remains out of contact with approximately 3,900 individuals. To expedite the identification of missing persons, authorities have urged relatives and immediate family members to submit DNA samples immediately.

These samples can be provided at the Nepal Police Hospital in Maharajgunj or any district police office.

In addition to the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and civilian police, international expert teams are conducting rescue operations in the disaster-hit areas.

Special rescue teams from India, China, and South Korea are clearing mud and debris in remote mountainous regions and hydropower project sites such as Langtang, Chilime, and Upper Trishuli.

While over 300 foreign nationals have been rescued so far, approximately 590 foreign tourists and citizens from 34 countries remain missing.

The government has confirmed that cutting-edge technology is being utilized to accelerate the rescue efforts.