What happened
Nepal's police force has released updated figures showing that the death toll from the country's mudslide disaster has climbed to 951 people as of 5:00 p.m. local time on August 31.
The information was based on the latest official data and was originally reported by CCTV News.
Why it matters
The high death toll highlights the severe impact of the mudslides and the scale of the humanitarian challenge facing Nepal's authorities in the wake of the disaster.
Key facts
Nepal police announced the death toll reached 951.
The figure was recorded as of 5 p.m. local time on August 31.
The information was sourced from CCTV News.
What to watch next
As search and rescue operations continue, the confirmed death toll may be revised further, with additional updates potentially coming from Nepal police.