Kathmandu, Sept. 3 -- The death toll from the catastrophic floods that swept through Nepal has risen to 1,252, while at least 4,216 people remain unaccounted for, according to figures compiled by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) as of Thursday noon.

The highest number of deaths has been recorded in Chitwan, with 355 bodies recovered, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218, Nawalparasi West with 208 and Nuwakot with 177. Rasuwa, where the disaster began, has recorded 127 deaths.

Bodies have also been recovered in Gorkha, Dhading and Tanahun. Only 95 of the 1,252 bodies recovered so far have been identified and handed over to families.

Thousands remain unaccounted for

Those still out of contact inclu...