Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 392, nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms| August 27 Highlights
The death toll from the massive Nepal-Tibet flash floods has risen to 392, with 1,468 people reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River from Rasuwa into the Trishuli river system, affecting Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun and Nawalparasi East.
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Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament that an earthquake hit the Tibet region at 8:37 a.m. (local time) with flash floods reported three minutes later, raising the possibility that the tremors triggered a glacial outburst. However, later analysis identified a glacial collapse and debris flow as the trigger.
Authorities have also warned of a fresh flood threat from a newly formed barrier lake upstream of the Bhote Koshi River.
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25 Delhi residents return from Mansarovar after Nepal floods
A group of 25 Delhi residents who had visited Mansarovar has returned safely after the Nepal floods, while the Delhi government is gathering information on other residents who travelled to the affected region.
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Sri Lanka pledges $1 million in aid to flood-hit Nepal
Sri Lanka will provide $1 million in financial assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods, with the funds aimed at supporting immediate relief and humanitarian assistance for affected communities. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed the contribution, Sri Lanka's foreign ministry said.
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Three Ukrainian women missing after Nepal floods
Three Ukrainian women remain unaccounted for after losing contact near the Rasuwagadhi border crossing while returning from a Himalayan retreat, their employer said.
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Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 362, missing toll nears 1,500
The death toll from the Nepal-Tibet flash floods has risen to 362, while 1,468 people remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal reported 910 missing and Tibet 558, as a fresh flood threat emerged from a barrier lake forming upstream of the Bhote Koshi River.
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106 Nagpur tourists leave Nepal for return journey
106 tourists from Nagpur stranded in flood-hit Nepal have safely left Kathmandu for Danapur in Bihar, with buses arranged for their onward journey home. They are expected to reach the Janakpur-Bihar border on Friday morning.
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Nepal deploys 13,295 personnel as 573 rescued in air operations
Nepal PM Balen Shah said 13,295 security personnel have been deployed for rescue operations, with 573 people rescued through 69 air flights on Thursday. Temporary accommodation has also been arranged for around 3,500 people in affected areas.
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77-member Isha Foundation pilgrimage group missing in Nepal
A 77-member Isha Foundation pilgrimage group remains unaccounted for after flash floods struck near the China-Nepal border, with pilgrims from the US, Canada, Australia, UK and several other countries among those missing.
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India rescues 84 citizens
Government of India confirmed that 84 citizens were rescued from flood-hit Nepal. Ministry of External Affairs said that 290 citizens are untraceable.
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Indo-Nepal bus service suspended for two days
The Delhi Transport Corporation has suspended the Delhi-Kathmandu bus service on August 28 and 29 as floods have shut the National Highway on the route in Nepal.
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India rescues 54 citizens
Government of India confirmed that 54 citizens were rescued from flood-hit Nepal. Ministry of External Affairs said that 285 citizens are untraceable.
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13 Karnataka residents stranded in Nepal, Tibet
At least 13 people from Karnataka, 11 of them from Bengaluru Urban district, are stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's office said on Thursday.
The state government has stepped up efforts to rescue its residents stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region following flash floods in Nepal that killed several people and left many others stranded.
According to a statement issued by the CMO, the State Emergency Operations Centre had, as of Thursday evening, compiled details of 13 Karnataka residents stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region. The stranded residents are part of groups that also comprise people from other states.
“Of these, 11 are from Bengaluru Urban district, one from Mysuru district and one from Dharwad district. Most of the stranded persons are located in Timure, Rasuwa district, Nepal, while a few are in Darchen, Tibet Autonomous Region,” the statement said.
The SEOC and the Office of the Resident Commissioner, Karnataka Bhavan, New Delhi, are regularly sharing details of those stranded with the Rapid Response Cells of the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions in Kathmandu and Beijing, it said. - PTI
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UN allocates $2 million for Nepal flood relief
The UN has allocated an initial $2 million for emergency medical care, shelter and water, as around 10,000 households need immediate relief. WHO teams have deployed medical kits for 10,000 people, while UN agencies and humanitarian partners are mobilising supplies and personnel to support Nepal's rescue and relief efforts.
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32 West Bengal residents missing in Nepal floods
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said 32 people from the state remain missing in Nepal, while contact has been established with one person.
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Odisha NRI couple missing after Nepal floods
An NRI couple from Odisha, settled in Australia, has been untraceable since the Nepal floods. Officials said their mobile phones remain switched off as efforts continue to locate them.
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Indian states seek details of residents missing after Nepal floods
The Chandigarh administration has asked citizens to report any resident who may be “missing or untraced” in Nepal, while Arunachal Pradesh has directed district authorities to compile names and contact details of residents who may have lost contact with their families.
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MEA sets up 24x7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal floods
The MEA has set up a round-the-clock control room in Delhi to assist Indians affected by the Nepal floods, with embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing also operating 24x7 helplines.
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Nepal warns of fresh major flood risk from new lake
Nepal has warned of another major flood after a lake formed about 18 km upstream of Rasuwagadhi, with authorities urging residents, travellers and rescuers downstream to stay away from river banks and remain vigilant.
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Nepal rescue response overwhelmed by scale of devastation, experts say
Climate experts and activists said Nepal's existing response capacity has been overwhelmed by the scale of the floods, with damaged roads, disrupted communications and limited access leaving survivors in some worst-hit areas struggling for food, shelter and other essentials. Initial assessments indicate nearly 2,000 buildings have been completely damaged and around 38 km of roads destroyed.
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Nearly 100 Chinese nationals missing on Nepal side after mudslide
Nearly 100 Chinese nationals remain missing on the Nepalese side after a mudslide struck a port along the China-Nepal border, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. China and Nepal are coordinating search and rescue efforts, while the Chinese embassy has urged nationals to move to safer areas.
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Scientists identify ice-rock avalanche as likely trigger for Nepal floods
Scientists examining satellite imagery say an ice-rock avalanche likely blocked the Lhende River, creating a temporary lake that later burst and sent a powerful surge into the Bhote Koshi River. The US Geological Survey has also revised its initial earthquake assessment, while experts continue to monitor the risk of further flooding.
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114 Maharashtra tourists stranded in Nepal, 53 confirmed safe
At least 114 tourists from Maharashtra are estimated to be stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with 53 confirmed safe in the Saga Mansarovar area, state officials said. Authorities are continuing to collect information on the remaining tourists.
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Nepali Army rescues flood victims as death toll reaches 359
Video released on Thursday showed Nepali Army personnel rescuing mud-covered victims and providing first aid after the devastating flash floods. Local media reported that the death toll had reached 359.
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UK vows support for Nepal, offers £5 million and emergency responders
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK would stand by Nepal following the catastrophic flash floods, offering £5 million and emergency responders as rescuers searched for survivors and the death toll was expected to rise beyond 270. Consular staff have also been deployed to support British nationals affected by the disaster.
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Three bodies recovered from Gandak river in UP after Nepal floods
Three bodies, including two women, were recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district after they were apparently swept downstream from the flood-hit region, officials said.
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288 Indians remain uncontactable in Nepal floods: MEA
The MEA said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following the Nepal floods, while around 200 Indians on the Mansarovar Yatra have sought evacuation. India has sent two aircraft carrying relief material, with efforts underway to locate and evacuate stranded nationals.
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Over 40 helicopter flights carry relief supplies to flood-hit areas
More than 40 private helicopter flights have carried relief supplies to flood-hit areas, including Rasuwa, while over 20 helicopters remain on standby for rescue and relief operations.
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Nepal flags lack of timely flood warning information from China
Nepal's former Forest and Environment Minister Madhav Prasad Chaulagain on Thursday said the lack of timely information exchange between Nepal and China ahead of the devastating floods was concerning, adding that both countries have now agreed to share information more promptly.
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India hands over second consignment of relief material to Nepal
India has handed over the second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets to Nepal to support flood relief and rescue efforts.
A helping hand from India
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 27, 2026
The second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets has been handed over to Mr. Mahabir Pun, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation to support Nepal’s flood relief and rescue efforts.
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21 Indian nationals rescued in Nepal
Update on Indian nationals rescued in Nepal.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 27, 2026
21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, who travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been rescued in Nepal.
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High alert in parts of UP; vulnerable rivers being monitored, rescue team ready
The administrations in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of Uttar Pradesh have sounded a high alert and stepped up monitoring of the Gandak and other water bodies downstream of rivers in Nepal following devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country that have killed at least 177 people and left thousands missing, including Indian tourists.
The administration in UP, which shares its northern border with Nepal, said its focus remained on continuous river monitoring, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief and rescue teams ready for any possible flood situation.
In Maharajganj, senior officials, including Additional District Magistrate Prashant Kumar, have been deployed in vulnerable riverine areas to monitor the water level and flow of the Gandak, Darjaniya, Tail Fall and other rivers and water channels receiving water from Nepal.
Officials have been directed to remain on alert so that relief and rescue operations can be launched immediately in case of a sudden rise in water levels. Villages along riverbanks and low-lying areas are being closely monitored, with preparations made to evacuate residents if required. - PTI
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644 travellers including foreingers missing
According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a preliminary record received from trekking and travel companies has identified 644 travellers, including 127 Nepali nationals, reported missing from the affected areas. The details are being verified in coordination with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies.
Other than Indians, citizens of other countries are also missing in the devastating floods. 53 citizens are missing from Ukraine, 35 from Australia and 25 from Canada.
Nepal Embassy sources have also stated, "So far, 175 bodies have been recovered, while many people, both locals and tourists, are still missing. According to the latest available information, 476 people from 28 countries have been reported missing. These figures remain subject to verification as search and rescue operations continue." - ANI -
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239 people evacuated by helicopter so far: Dy Consul General in Kolkata
All agencies of the Nepal government, including the Army, Police and armed forces, are working closely to carry out rescue operations following devastating flash floods along the Tibet-Nepal border, Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata, Deepesh Lekhak, said on Thursday.
Speaking to ANI, Lekhak said rescue operations have been prioritised, and helicopter-based evacuations are underway in the affected areas."Significant damage occurred due to the flash floods along the Tibet-Nepal border. All agencies of the Nepal government--including the army, police, and armed forces, as well as INGOs and the administrative machinery--are working on this and have prioritised rescue operations," Lekhak said.
"Helicopter-based rescue efforts are currently underway. So far, 239 people have been rescued by helicopter, and the operation is ongoing," he added.
Lekhak said the Nepal Tourism Board has provided updates on the number of tourists reported missing following the floods.
He added that information from Chinese immigration points on the Tibet border is also being assessed, as several people, including tourists from West Bengal and Kolkata, were present in the region. - ANI
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EAM Jaishankar holds meeting
India is making 'urgent efforts' to ascertain the status and well-being of Indians stuck in flood-hit areas of Nepal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. A high-level meeting was held, which was also joined virtually by Indian envoys in Kathmandu and Beijing.
Earlier in the day, Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said nearly 300 Indian tourists are among thousands of people remaining missing after the devastating flash flood swept through parts of the Nepal-Tibet border. -PTI
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Nepal to distribute 500 solar power banks in flood-hit areas
Nepal authorities will distribute 500 solar power banks in flood-hit districts after damage to 12 hydropower projects disrupted electricity supply. - PTI
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Tamil Nadu CM deputes teams to Kathmandu, Delhi to aid Nepal flood rescue
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has sent officials and ministers to Kathmandu and Delhi to coordinate rescue, relief and safe return of state residents stranded in Nepal.- PTI
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Bihar CM conducts an aerial survey on flood affected areas in Nepal
Photo: PTI Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the state that shares a border with Nepal, where devastating flash floods claimed the lives of at least 162 people and left many untraceable a day ago.
नेपाल में आए सैलाब को देखते हुए बिहार के सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों बगहा, वाल्मीकिनगर, बेतिया एवं मोतिहारी में बाढ़ की स्थिति का सर्वेक्षण किया।
— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) August 27, 2026
इस दौरान संभावित प्रभावों, आवश्यक एहतियाती उपायों, सुरक्षा एवं राहत-बचाव कार्यों को लेकर प्रशासनिक तैयारियों की समीक्षा की तथा संबंधित… pic.twitter.com/Rlnah08JBGTalking to reporters, the CM said, “With the blessings of the Almighty, things are returning to normalcy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation. The discharge of water from the Gandak barrage has started declining. Due to fresh rainfall, the water level in the Gandak river has increased slightly, but the discharge from the barrage is still around 1 lakh cusecs.” - PTI
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No impact of Nepal floods in UP, Bihar till now: NDRF
The NDRF said there has been no adverse impact of Nepal’s flash floods in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh so far, with 20 teams deployed across both states and authorities maintaining continuous vigil. - PTI
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Kuppam man missing in Nepal after flash floods
Photo: PTI A Kuppam resident, Balasubrahmanyam, is missing in Nepal following the devastating flash floods, with his family unable to contact him since August 26.
His brother said Balasubrahmanyam had travelled to Nepal with a group associated with the Isha Foundation and was last in contact with the family on Tuesday morning.
The family later learnt that the group was at the Gyirong Immigration Centre when flash floods struck the area. They have approached the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office and are in touch with the Indian Embassy and other authorities to trace him.
Rescue operations continue across the Nepal-China border region, with Nepal Army, Police and Armed Police Force personnel using around 15 helicopters. India has also sent 10 tonnes of relief material to Nepal. - PTI
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80 Maharashtra tourists stranded in Nepal
Photo: PTI Nearly 80 tourists from Maharashtra are estimated to be stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with the figure likely to change as authorities verify the details.
According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, 57 people travelled through a tour agency, while others went independently. Four Maharashtra residents have so far been reported safe.
State authorities are coordinating with the Union Home Ministry and the travel agency to trace those stranded and assist in rescue efforts. A 24-hour control room has also been set up in Mumbai.
Authorities have urged families to share details of relatives stranded in Nepal through the designated helplines and online portal to help with verification and coordination. - PTI
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Tamil Nadu govt monitors rescue of Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal
The Tamil Nadu government is monitoring the rescue and status of pilgrims stranded in Nepal on an hourly basis, School Education Minister A Rajmohan told the Assembly. The government is also tracing 49 pilgrims who travelled from Chennai to Mansarovar through a private tour operator. Efforts are underway to bring 20 rescued pilgrims back via Kathmandu. - PTI
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5 Bengaluru residents missing in Nepal floods: Karnataka Dy CM
Five people from Bengaluru who travelled to Nepal are missing following the devastating floods, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said. He said efforts are underway to trace them and a senior government officer or minister may be sent to Kathmandu to oversee relief and rescue operations. A toll-free helpline, 1070/0802253707, has also been issued.- PTI
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Dalai Lama condoles deaths in Nepal, Tibet floods
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Photo: PTI Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama expressed condolences over the loss of lives in devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. He said the recurring calamities may point to deeper causes, including climate change. Flash floods in Nepal have killed 165 people, while mudslides in Tibet have left 558 people missing.
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53 Keralites estimated stranded in Nepal, says NORKA roots
As many as 53 Keralites, including children, are estimated to be stranded in Nepal following devastating floods, NORKA Roots said on Thursday.
NORKA Roots is the Keralam government agency that coordinates overseas affairs and welfare services for non-resident Keralites. Addressing a press conference, NORKA Roots CEO Rajesh Madhavan said 17 sets of information regarding stranded Keralites had been received through the Chief Minister's Office and the Chief Secretary's Office and collated by around 3 a.m. on Thursday.
Though NORKA Roots has contact numbers of all 53 people, it is currently unable to establish direct contact with them due to network issues, Madhavan said. He said NORKA Roots Development Officer in Delhi, is coordinating the efforts and had been in touch with the Resident Commissioner's Office and was directly passing information to the Indian Embassy. The next step was to identify the last known locations of the stranded persons, Madhavan said. - PTI
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Gandak river water level recedes in Bihar after Nepal floods
The water level of the swollen Gandak river in Bihar is receding after flash floods in Nepal triggered a surge a day ago. The discharge from the Valmikinagar barrage fell from 1.50 lakh cusecs to 1.04 lakh cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities remain on high alert as rainfall in Nepal could cause the river level to rise again. - PTI
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Assam CM expresses solidarity with Nepal flood victims
Deeply concerned by the devastating floods in Nepal and the loss and hardship they have caused.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 26, 2026
The people of Assam stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Nepal during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected.
Praying…Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over the devastating floods in Nepal, which have claimed at least 165 lives. Sarma said the people of Assam stand in solidarity with those affected and prayed for the safety of the missing and a swift return to normalcy. - PTI
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Tharoor backs India's relief aid as Nepal floods leave thousands missing
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, which have killed at least 160 people and left around 2,000 missing. Tharoor, who arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday, said he supports India's immediate relief assistance to Nepal and expressed concern for Indian tourists affected by the disaster, including those on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.- PTI
Took off for Katmandu yesterday, blissfully unaware of the drama that had taken place in the hills and caused such catastrophic damage. A severe, sudden flash flood struck northern Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, causing widespread destruction along the Bhote… pic.twitter.com/qxcDJgEK8C
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800 missing, says authorities
More than 800 people missing after flash floods in Nepal, authorities say.
According to the NDRRMA data, those missing include 85 armed forces personnel, 162 staff members working at various hydropower and customs offices and 579 tourists.
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Over 300 Indians missing in floods: Nepal Foreign Minister
Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal on Thursday said that nearly 300 Indians are among thousands reported missing in the floods.
Khanal also confirmed that 160 people have died and thousands remain untraced after the tragedy in the Rasuwa region.
"Thousands of families have lost homes and are missing as of now. We are still trying to ascertain the full extent of the disaster," Khanal said. - PTI
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In pictures: Aerial images show scale of destruction
Drone captures Nepal flood devastation. Photo: Screengrab/Reuters 
Resuce operations going on in the flood affected areas. Photo: Screengrab/Reuters 
Drone captures Nepal flood devastation. Photo: Screengrab/Reuters 
Floods leave trail of destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot. Photo: Screengrab/Reuters 
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South Korea’s response team heads to flood-hit Nepal as nine nationals remain missing
South Korea’s rapid response team departed for Nepal on Thursday as nine of its nationals are missing and 10 others are stranded following a massive flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Photo: Screengrab/Reuters Speaking at a news conference at Incheon International Airport before their departure, Lim Sang-woo, head of the response team which comprised of 11 officials from the police, emergency services and foreign ministry, vowed to “do our utmost to ensure the swift and safe search and rescue of our nationals”. - Reuters
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Nepal Army deploys 2,000 personnel rescue operations
The Nepali army has deployed 2,000 military personnel for search and rescue operations in flood affected areas.
According to the BBC, they are concentrated in the worst-hit areas, including the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
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37 tourists from Keralam stranded in Nepal, says Payyanur MLA
Payyanur MLA V Kunhikrishnan has said that 37 people from his constituency are stranded in Nepal following flooding and are unable to proceed with their journey or return home.
The CMO has assured that necessary intervention would be made at the earliest to bring all of them back home, he said.
The MLA said the information had been conveyed to the family members of the tourists and there was no need for panic as all 37 people were safe.
The Keralam government has also set up helpline numbers, 9447111844 and 9747132147, for stranded tourists and their relatives in the state to contact the concerned authorities.
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Andhra CM orders evacuation of pilgrims stranded in Nepal
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to identify people from the state who are stranded in Nepal following floods and take steps to move them to safe locations.
The government is tracking affected residents and maintaining close contact with the Centre. The CM has assigned the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) to continuously monitor the ground situation and provide assistance to pilgrims affected by the floods.
People can reach the AP Bhavan control room through landline no. 011-23384016 and 011-23387089. The Whatsapp number is 9059824101, the government said. - PTI
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Karnataka govt seeks info on residents stranded in Nepal, Tibet
The Karnataka government has sought information on people from the state who are currently stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) following severe flash floods and related disruptions along the border region and adjoining areas.
The Revenue Department’s Secretariat of Disaster Management, in a post on ‘X’, said it was collecting details of those stranded to facilitate coordination of rescue, evacuation and other necessary assistance.
Stranded persons, relatives and tour operators are requested to provide details through the Google Form to facilitate coordination of rescue, evacuation and other necessary assistance with the Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India in Nepal, Embassy of India in Beijing.
— Revenue Department (DM,S&R and S&S) (@SEOC_Karnataka) August 27, 2026People seeking assistance have been asked to contact the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at 1070 or 080-22253707.
The Google Form has been issued under the Government of Karnataka. - PTI
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More than 550 missing in Tibet after massive floods
More than 550 people are missing in Tibet after mudslides triggered by a glacial collapse caused massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China. China's Xinhua News Agency reported that 558 people remain missing. Drone footage showed destroyed roads and buildings buried under floodwaters.-AP/PTI
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SDRF on high alert in Uttarakhand's Champawat after Nepal floods
SDRF teams have been put on high alert in Uttarakhand's Champawat district following severe floods in Nepal. Teams are monitoring the Sharda River and vulnerable areas around Sharda Ghat and Sharda Barrage. Residents, travellers and fishermen have been advised to stay away from riverbanks amid the risk of rising water levels. - PTI
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‘My wife is still somewhere beneath the mud. She’s gone’: Nepal flood survivor
Survivor Keshav Prasad Baral. Photo: Screengrab/ Reuters Survivor Keshav Prasad Baral said the flood hit the top floor of his house. "My wife was already buried in the mudslide while we stayed on the terrace for safety. After 4-5 hours I was rescued by a helicopter," said Baral.
Initial reports from Nepali officials suggested an earthquake in the area could have caused the lower part of a glacier to collapse and trigger the floods.
My wife is still somewhere beneath the mud. She's gone," he says.
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India sends 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nepal
Demonstrating unflagging solidarity during a time of crisis following catastrophic flash floods, the Embassy of India in Nepal has stepped forward with crucial backing, underscoring its deep-rooted partnership with the Himalayan nation. Emphasising its steadfast commitment to the Himalayan nation amid a catastrophic natural calamity, the Embassy of India in Nepal announced vital support, posting on X, "Always with Nepal."
Ambassador Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tons of humanitarian aid materials from India to the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr Khadka Raj Poudel. This assistance will contribute to the relief efforts following the devastating floods. India stands firmly with Nepal and is committed to providing all possible support."
The immediate diplomatic response follows the disaster that struck Nepal's Bhotekoshi River region on Wednesday, triggering one of the deadliest events in the country's modern history, according to The Kathmandu Post. The disaster was triggered when an avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi, striking Timure near the China border at Rasuwagadhi and sending a violent surge downstream towards Syaphrubesi without warning. With no rainfall reported in the area, residents had no warning before the flood struck.
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US pledges $500,000 emergency aid for Nepal after deadly floods
The US government extended its condolences over the deadly floods in Nepal and promised to provide $500,000 in emergency assistance, the State Department said.
"The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district of Nepal," the agency said, adding that Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging to provide $500,000 to support rescue efforts.
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High alert in Bihar
The administration is on high alert due to the apprehension of a rise in the Gandak River's water level following flash floods in Tibet and Nepal.
#WATCH | Valmikinagar, West Champaran (Bihar): The administration is on high alert due to the apprehension of a rise in the Gandak River's water level following flash floods in Tibet and Nepal.
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34 Australians missing after deadly flash floods hit Nepal-Tibet border
Thirty-four Australians are missing following flash flooding through the Nepal-Tibet border region, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday. "At this point Nepal is a developing country, it doesn't have the resources that an event like that would have in Australia, so information is difficult," he told a panel discussion. "Our thoughts are with all those who will be concerned about their loved ones today."
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Amit Shah says NDRF on high alert as India monitors Nepal flood crisis
"The Indian government stands with Nepal during this crisis. I have spoken with the Chief Ministers of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regarding the disaster in Nepal.
Local authorities, rescue teams, and the NDRF are on high alert in the border areas likely to be affected," Amit Shah wrote on X. He also expressed his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the disaster.
नेपाल में आई बाढ़ की विभीषिका अत्यंत दु:खद है। जिन परिवारों ने इस आपदा में अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है, मेरी संवेदनाएँ उनके साथ हैं। संकट की इस घड़ी में भारत सरकार नेपाल के साथ खड़ी है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 26, 2026
नेपाल में आई इस आपदा के संबंध में बिहार व उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्रियों से बात की। इसका…Officials from the Union Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Water Resources, and Defence are monitoring the situation. The Central Water Commission has reported that water levels in reservoirs on the Nepal side have receded and the situation is under control. The Commission also clarified that there is no cause for panic.
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USGS says tremors were caused by glacial collapse, not earthquake
The tremors that triggered the deadly flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday morning were caused by a landslide, not an earthquake, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) clarified late Wednesday evening.
The agency said seismic activity initially reported as an earthquake "was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow" that "caused subsequent catastrophic impacts downstream."
At 8:37 am Nepal time, the USGS said Thursday reported seismic activity as a 4.4-magnitude earthquake along the Nepal-China border, north of Kathmandu. However, the agency later clarified that the event that was initially reported as an earthquake "was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow."
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US envoy offers condolences as Nepal floods devastate region
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor offered condolences to the people of Nepal over the devastating floods, saying the US stands with families who have lost loved ones.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Gor said, "My sincere condolences to the people of Nepal on the devastating floods. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, please follow @USEmbassyNepal for updates and be sure to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program."
He also urged American citizens in Nepal to follow the US Embassy in Nepal for updates and enrol in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Meanwhile, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) Associate Professor Dr Swapnamita Choudhury Vaideswaran said there was hardly any rainfall during the situation and cautioned that the cause could not yet be conclusively determined.
Speaking from Oslo, Norway, Vaideswaran said, "I could see that there was hardly any rainfall, about six millimetres. But if you remember the Dharali incident, there was hardly any rain in the valleys."My sincere condolences to the people of Nepal on the devastating floods. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones.
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) August 26, 2026
American citizens, please follow @USEmbassyNepal for updates and be sure to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. -
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India in high alert; NDRF deploys 20 teams in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
A sudden flash flood in Nepal and a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) near the Nepal-China border have triggered heightened flood preparedness across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deploying 20 teams in the two states and authorities closely monitoring the likely downstream movement of floodwaters through the Gandak river.
The NDRF has placed its teams on high alert amid the possibility that the flood wave generated in Nepal could travel downstream through the Gandak river and affect vulnerable districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
NDRF Commandant Gyaneshwar Singh said a GLOF had affected the Tibet-Nepal border and the floodwater was subsequently moving further downstream in Nepal. -
Ice avalanche, debris lake may have triggered Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal: Report
An ice avalanche and the subsequent formation and bursting of a debris lake may have triggered the sudden flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, officials at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in Nepal said, according to the Kathmandu Post.
In a translated post on X, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said, "An initial study based on the analysis of satellite images by Planet Labs indicates that a glacier-inclusive flood occurred in the Lhende River due to a snow-rock landslide that took place on the Nepal-China border approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Nepal-China Rasuwagadhi border crossing." -
Bangladesh offers full relief and rescue support to Nepal
Bangladesh has offered condolences over the sudden flash floods and mudslide in Nepal, causing death and destruction, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The people and government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman express solidarity with the government and the friendly people of Nepal in this difficult time", it added.
"We express our deep condolences for the deceased. We hope for early recovery and treatment of those missing.", the statement said.
"Bangladesh stands ready to assist Nepal in any possible way in relief and rescue efforts", the statement said. -
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32-member Kolkata group missing after Nepal floods
A 32-member group from Kolkata on Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra was among many from West Bengal who went untraceable after the flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday, an official said.
The group, comprising 30 tourists and two tour managers, left the city on August 21 and reached Nepal the following day, he said.
The group reached Rasuwagadhi in the morning to cross into Tibet. Its members were at the immigration office around 8.30 am when the flash flood struck the area along the Nepal-Tibet border, he added.
"There has been no communication with any of the 32 members since the flash flood struck the area," the official told
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