The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the eight affected districts, officials said. Nepal records 1,344 fatalities, with 5,000 people remain missing 10 days after disaster struck on August 26 Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the eight affected districts, officials said. Rescue teams continued to search for around 5,000 people, including at least 589 foreign nati...S1

• Nepal records 1,344 fatalities, with 5,000 people remain missing 10 days after disaster struck on August 26S2