Nepal floods highlights: Several Indian nationals missing, death count crosses 150, helplines issued

Nepal floods highlights: India dispatched aid to Nepal, including 10 tonnes of HADR assistance and essential medicines, after the Himalayan nation was hit was a devastating flash flood on Wednesday, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said.

Nepal floods highlights: The death toll continues to mount in Nepal after it was struck by a devastating flash flood on Wednesday.

Nepal floods highlights: The number of dead in massive floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has crossed 150. Three people have also died in Tibet, where over 250 are missing after the floods....Read More

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• 27 Aug 2026, 06:59:31 AM IST

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• 27 Aug 2026, 06:52:06 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Key points so far

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Here's what has happened so far:

  • The number of dead in massive floods on the Nepal-Tibet border has crossed 150.
  • Hundreds, including Indians, are still missing as flash floods hit Nepal's Rasuwa district, bordering Tibet.
  • The US government on Wednesday extended its condolences over the deadly floods in Nepal and promised to provide $500,000 in emergency assistance, the state department said.
  • External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) support, along with medical aid, has reached Kathmandu.
  • Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal can contact the emergency helplines for assistance and information. The numbers are +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the severe flooding in Nepal and China, saying it has killed people, left others missing and caused widespread destruction.

• 27 Aug 2026, 06:49:07 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: NDRF on high alert in Bihar, UP

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 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.

• 27 Aug 2026, 06:11:18 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: US promises $500,000 in aid after ‘devastating’ Nepal floods

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: The US government on Wednesday 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 department said, adding that Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging to provide $500,000 to support rescue efforts.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:55:04 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India’s HADR, medical aid reaches Kathmandu, Jaishankar says

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) support, along with medical aid, has reached Kathmandu.

  “More assistance is being mobilised to support relief efforts,” Jaishankar said in a post on X, as India continues to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:45:04 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 47 Americans among missing foreign nationals

  At least 47 Americans are among those reported missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal, according to the Associated Press, citing Nepal Tourism Board spokesperson Sunil Sharma.

  The US State Department has confirmed it is aware of Americans affected by the floods and is closely monitoring the situation, but has not provided details on how many are missing or their condition.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:39:14 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Aerial footage shows widespread destruction

  Aerial footage shared by China Global Television Network (CGTN) shows the extent of destruction caused by the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

  The footage captures extensive damage to homes, roads and bridges, offering a clearer view of the destruction left behind by the floodwaters.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:33:58 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India issues emergency helplines for nationals affected by floods

  For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted:
  
  +977 985 131 6807
  
  +977 970 910 7500
  
  (Both emergency numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp)…

  — IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) August 26, 2026

  Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal can contact the emergency helplines for assistance and information.

  The numbers are +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500. Both numbers are also available on WhatsApp for emergency assistance.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:16:31 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 142 Indians among foreigners missing after floods

  At least 160 people have died in Nepal after devastating flash floods, while official figures indicate that at least 341 foreign nationals are among those missing.

  The Nepal Tourism Board says 142 Indian nationals are currently unaccounted for. They were travelling with three tour operators: Samrat Tours & Travels, Leaf Holiday and Himalayan Glacier.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:12:40 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: UN mobilises supplies and personnel as floods claim lives

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the severe flooding in Nepal and China, saying it has killed people, left others missing and caused widespread destruction.

  Guterres offered condolences to victims’ families and said UN teams and partners are sending supplies and personnel to Nepal to support the government-led response.

• 27 Aug 2026, 05:07:01 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: RSS expresses solidarity with victims, urges people to help

  RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones in the devastating floods in Nepal’s northern border areas.

  “We also express our heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with all those affected and injured by this calamity,” Hosabale said in a statement.

• 27 Aug 2026, 04:23:33 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: What could have caused the devastating flood wave?

  The exact cause of the massive flood wave is still being investigated, but scientists believe a large section of glacier may have broken away from a mountain and crashed into the Lhende Khola River.

  US Geological Survey later said the reported ground shaking was caused by the powerful landslide itself, not an earthquake. The event produced shaking equivalent to a magnitude 5.2 earthquake.

• 27 Aug 2026, 03:56:08 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Marco Rubio offers US support to Nepal after deadly floods

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods.

  Rubio said the US State Department is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to the Nepalese government as rescue and relief efforts continue.

• 27 Aug 2026, 03:48:24 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 53 Ukrainian citizens missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

  Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says 53 Ukrainian citizens are currently unaccounted for following the flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, based on information from Nepalese authorities.

  The ministry says there is currently no indication that any of the missing Ukrainians are among those killed or injured. Families of those missing have been contacting officials for information.

• 27 Aug 2026, 03:15:38 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Australia confirms nationals were in flood-hit area

  Australia says several of its citizens were in the flood-affected region of Nepal, but authorities have not yet confirmed how many may be among those reported missing.

  Australian officials are working with local authorities and tour operators to check on their welfare and have offered consular assistance.

• 27 Aug 2026, 02:49:07 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 12 British nationals and four Nepali guides missing after tour group hit by floods

  A trekking company is receiving thousands of calls from worried families after 12 British nationals on one of its Nepal-Tibet tours went missing following the floods.

  The company manager, Kumar Adhikari, said four Nepali guides are also unaccounted for. A rescue helicopter could not take off earlier because of poor weather conditions, while the company has shared clients’ passport details with the British consulate as it searches for information.

• 27 Aug 2026, 02:32:44 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Red Cross sends more than $1.2 million as rescue teams struggle to reach worst-hit areas

  The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is providing more than $1.2 million to the Nepal Red Cross for emergency relief following the devastating floods, according to The New York Times.

  Access remains difficult in badly affected parts of northern Rasuwa district, where washed-out bridges and damaged roads have left communities cut off. The federation says reaching people who have lost homes, been injured or remain isolated is now the main priority.

• 27 Aug 2026, 02:26:25 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Tour operators struggle to reach travellers after record flooding

  The massive flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has severely affected tour operators and trekking groups working in the region.

  According to The New York Times, Jiban Ghimire, managing director of Shangri-La Nepal, says he has been coordinating helicopter rescue efforts with security officials, while other operators are struggling to locate travellers separated by the floods. He described the flooding as the worst he had ever seen.

• 27 Aug 2026, 02:23:55 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Travel operator says 35 tourists and guides are missing

  Ram Chandra Lamichhane, founder of Dream Tibet Travel and Tours, says a group of around 35 people on one of his company’s tours is unaccounted for after the flooding.

  He said the group was in a town that has been severely devastated, making it difficult to confirm their whereabouts. Families are desperately seeking news of their loved ones, while the company continues to hope they are safe.

• 27 Aug 2026, 02:01:03 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Travel logs reveal ages of 10 missing British nationals

  Travel records obtained by the Press Association show that 10 of the missing British nationals include three men aged 65, 64 and 52, and seven women aged between 44 and 65.

  Their names and other personal details have not been released. Nepal Police have said 33 British nationals are currently unaccounted for in the country.

• 27 Aug 2026, 01:53:55 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India sends aid as US, EU and other nations offer support

  India has sent humanitarian aid to Nepal following the deadly floods, while the US and European Union have said they are ready to provide further assistance.

  The UK, Canada and Pakistan have also expressed support, as more than 150 people have been killed and hundreds of tourists remain missing.

• 27 Aug 2026, 01:27:11 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Why so many tourists were in the flood-hit area

  The flood-hit region is close to two high-altitude lakes that are important pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains - Lake Mansarovar near Mount Kailash in Tibet and Gosaikunda in Nepal.

  The route is especially busy at this time of year, with many Indian tourists visiting the sites and travelling through the area during the full moon, considered an auspicious time.

• 27 Aug 2026, 01:19:35 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: New Zealand checks if any Kiwi travellers are missing

  New Zealand authorities are working to find out whether any of the country’s citizens are missing in Nepal following the flash floods.

  Officials have urged New Zealanders to follow local authorities’ instructions, including evacuation orders, and contact family and friends to confirm they are safe.

• 27 Aug 2026, 12:56:44 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: UK embassy urges British nationals to remain alert as nationals are reported missing

  The UK embassy in Nepal has advised British nationals affected by the floods to follow local authorities’ guidance and stay alert as the situation changes.

  The UK government says it is working with Nepalese authorities following reports that some British nationals are missing.

• 27 Aug 2026, 12:47:18 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Canada offers help as 24 Canadians reported missing

  Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered support to Nepal after the deadly flash floods, saying Canada is ready to assist those affected.

  A tourism board spokesman in Nepal says 24 Canadian nationals have been reported missing, with Canadians in the region urged to register their presence.

• 27 Aug 2026, 12:36:37 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Videos show people racing uphill as floodwaters sweep through Betrawati

  New footage shows people scrambling up hillsides near Betrawati to escape rapidly rising floodwaters.

  The videos capture residents fleeing through trees as water rushes through the valley and engulfs homes along the Trishuli River.

• 27 Aug 2026, 12:32:05 AM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: WHO sends emergency medical supplies, medicines and tents

  The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has mobilised and sent essential emergency medical supplies to flood-hit areas in Nepal.

  The UN agency is also providing medicines and multipurpose tents while monitoring public health risks and disease outbreaks.

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:52:57 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Search and rescue to continue overnight, 1,697 personnel deployed

  Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office says army search and rescue operations will continue through the night, with 1,697 personnel deployed and another 656 on standby.

  Six military helicopters rescued 94 people, while civilian helicopters rescued 12 and ground teams rescued 27. More people stranded above Timure are expected to be evacuated by air on Thursday morning.

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:39:51 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: BBC reports 157 bodies found in Nepal after flooding

  BBC reports that Nepal Police have said 157 bodies have been found across the country following the floods.

  The latest update gives a clearer picture of the scale of the disaster as rescue teams continue to search affected areas.

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:23:49 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll reaches 123 as rescue efforts continue

  As of late Wednesday night, 123 people has died from the floods in Nepal. In many places, entire settlements have been “wiped out.”

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:06:44 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Toll cross 100, entire settlements ‘wiped out’

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 103 people on Wednesday and left several hundred missing, many of them foreign tourists, news agency AFP reported. Workers who have been providing aid at affected sites reportedly said that entire establishments were “wiped out”.

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:54:15 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Aid efforts launched after deadly Nepal floods

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: International aid efforts launched Wednesday to send help to Nepal hours after deadly floods near the Tibet border, with aid workers warning that entire settlements had been wiped out.

  The floods and landslides sent a wall of water and debris crashing down a river between China and Nepal, burying buildings in mud.

  "Entire villages and market areas have been wiped out," David Fisher, the Nepal head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), said in a statement.

  The IFRC said it had released $1.4 million (1 million Swiss francs) in emergency funding to support relief operations.

  Initial assistance includes drinking water and emergency supplies such as blankets, first aid kits, stretchers and body bags, it said.

  "The priority now is to reach affected communities and get assistance to people who have lost their homes, suffered injuries or have been cut off," Fisher said.

  The European Union said it had activated its Copernicus satellite surveillance system to help recovery efforts after the floods in Nepal, and was ready to provide more help, while the World Health Organisation said it had dispatched emergency medical supplies.

  Neighbouring India sent an initial 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including blankets, solar lamps and medicines, New Delhi's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said.

  India's Air Force said further military transport aircraft would carry more relief supplies, with "helicopters earmarked for rescue and evacuation operations".

  via AFP

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:49:59 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 77 people from Kailash group tied to Sadhguru out of reach

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Spiritual leader Sadhguru on Wednesday said one of the Kailash groups associated with his organisation was caught in a flash flood in Gyirong, Tibet-China, and efforts were underway to assist in rescue operations.

  He said 77 people from the group were at an immigration centre when the flood occurred.

  In a post on X, Sadhguru said, “A terrible and tragic flash flood has taken place at Gyirong in Tibet, China, and one of our Kailash groups was caught in it. While on their way back, they were at the immigration office when the flood occurred, and the building and much of the town seems to have been flooded. All of us, including the volunteers and support teams, are deeply anguished and are doing our utmost to assist in the rescue. There has been no official information on the whereabouts of any of the people who were at the immigration office. We are working with the authorities to see if we can get to the location and stand ready to be part of the rescue efforts, regardless of the risk involved.”

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:44:20 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nearly 5,000 people evacuated from 6 Bihar districts, reports Reuters

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nearly 5,000 people from six districts of Bihar have so far been evacuated, while the authorities planned to evacuate a total of 10,000 to 12,000 people, news agency Reuters reported, citing officials.

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:42:35 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: China says Gyirong Port affected

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: China's official Xinhua news agency said the mudslide hit the Gyirong port, cutting roads, communications and power links in the Shigatse region near the border.

  The Chinese military has dispatched drones to conduct damage assessments, a statement said, adding it was organising transport aircraft, helicopters and other equipment to be on standby for rescue operations.

  A rescuer interviewed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said they had been trying to establish contact with the Gyirong border port but "so far there haven't been any results". All roads leading to the border crossing had been "completely destroyed" after a preliminary inspection with a drone, the rescuer added.

  via Reuters

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:41:45 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: What do we know about the missing tourists?

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: The missing foreign travellers included more than 100 Indians, three US citizens and 12 British nationals, Nepal's tourism ministry said, Reuters reported.

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:40:39 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: What is glacial lake outburst floods?

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: While it’s still unclear where the avalanche originated from or what set it off early on Wednesday morning, scientists and researchers suspect the destruction may have been triggered by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF).

  A number of GLOFs have sparked widespread destruction across the Himalayan belt and destroyed cities and towns nestled in the ranges over the past few years, including the devastating October 2023 floods in Sikkim.

  A glacier, over the years, accumulates rock and debris. When a glacier begins melting and retreating, it carries with it much of this rubble. This eventually collects at the glacier's lowest point, known as its snout, and forms what becomes a wall of rock, rubble and debris. This wall, called a moraine, holds back a lot of the glacier’s melted water, forming a glacial lake.

  When the moraine gives way, the lake empties in minutes – making it a GLOF.

  A GLOF carries with it not just a torrent of water, but pushes boulders, silt and ice down steep slopes at high speeds. The debris and mud, not the water, causes the most damage downstream. All you need to know about GLOF

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:31:57 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Satellite images show before and after of Nepal flash floods

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: The before-and-after satellite images captured by Planet Labs, offer a stark comparison of several areas in Nepal before and after the flash floods, highlighting the extent of the devastation. Click here to view the before and after of Nepal floods

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:29:45 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Eyewitnesses recount horror

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Houses, roads and power projects were swept away in Nepal, while officials in Tibet said they feared "major casualties", with some people missing in the county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a border land crossing.

  “It was a huge gush of mud coming straight towards us. As it got closer, it kept rising higher and higher. When I saw it enter our home, I tried to grab my wife’s hand and take her to the terrace. But she was swept away by the mud," said Keshav Prasad Baral, a 68-year-old survivor, who was being treated at a small hospital.

  "Four or five hours later, a helicopter came to rescue me. My wife is still somewhere beneath the mud. She's gone."

  Another survivor described being saved by clinging to a mango tree as he watched the house where he had been working disappear.

  via Reuters

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:16:05 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Telangana government sets up helpline

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: The Telangana government on Wednesday set up a helpline and coordination centre at Telangana Bhavan in Delhi to provide necessary assistance to citizens of the state whose relatives may be stranded or affected in Nepal due to devastating floods in the Himalayan nation.

  The helpline has been set up following a directive from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, an official release said.

  The government is closely monitoring the situation, and Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, has been directed to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and other concerned authorities, as may be required, for facilitating necessary assistance to Telangana residents, it said.

  via PTI

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:54:36 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: What all relief material has India sent to Nepal?

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India has sent humanitarian aid to Nepal following the devastating floods, with relief material including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.

  Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the Indian government for the assistance, saying India's swift response reflects the strength of the bilateral partnership and mutual solidarity.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:47:06 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nepal PM thanks PM Modi for India's assistance after deadly floods

  Thank you very much, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for your kind call and deep condolences.
  
  We deeply appreciate your warm words of solidarity and your generous offer of assistance to Nepal during this difficult time.
  
  This gesture of solidarity is a reflection of the enduring… https://t.co/VepX2UzxuG

  — PMO (@PM_nepal_) August 26, 2026

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nepal PM thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's assistance after flash floods caused widespread damage in Nepal. He also thanked Modi for his call and said the gesture reflected the enduring bonds of friendship between the two countries.

  “Thank you very much, Prime Minister Modi, for your kind call and deep condolences. We deeply appreciate your warm words of solidarity and your generous offer of assistance to Nepal during this difficult time. This gesture of solidarity is a reflection of the enduring bonds of friendship between our two countries, which we profoundly value,” the Nepal PMO wrote on X while sharing PM Modi's post.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:39:37 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Jal Shakti minister says people living in vulnerable areas evacuated

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Jal Shakti minister CR Paatil said that people living near river banks have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. “To prevent any major damage, people living in villages along both banks of the river have been evacuated and shifted to safer locations. Work is underway, but the sudden arrival of a large volume of water has certainly created a problem,” Patil said.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:29:01 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Indian embassy in China shares helpline numbers

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Indian Embassy in China has shared helpline numbers for Indian nationals who may have been stranded in areas around Tibet following the flash floods on Wednesday. The helpline numbers are as follows:

  • Chinese officials on the ground: 0086 139 8999 0012
  • Embassy of India, Beijing: 0086 185 1428 4905 (can also be contacted through WhatsApp)
  • Embassy of India, Kathmandu: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500 (Both numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp)
• 26 Aug 2026, 09:24:03 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Delhi resident says brother, sister-in-law not in touch after floods

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: A Delhi resident named Seema Raula said her brother Sumit Rawla and sister-in-law Shukabshi Rawal are missing after the devastating flash floods. She said the couple are Singapore citizens and OCI card-holders who were on their way to Kailash Mansarovar. “We want the Nepal embassy to help us. We are unable to get in touch with anyone in Nepal. They were in a village called Tumur which is badly hit. They were supposed to cross the border today," Raula told HT.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:22:24 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India dispatches aid to Nepal

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: India has dispatched aid to Nepal, including 10 tonnes of HADR assistance and essential medicines, after the Himalayan nation was hit was a devastating flash flood on Wednesday. “Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected. In face of this challenge, India stands with Nepal and its people,” External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said.

• 26 Aug 2026, 08:53:11 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Kailash group caught in Gyirong flash flood, rescue efforts underway, says Sadhguru

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Spiritual leader Sadhguru on Wednesday said one of the Kailash groups associated with his organisation was caught in a flash flood in Gyirong, Tibet-China, and efforts were underway to assist in rescue operations.

  He said 77 people from the group were at an immigration centre when the flood occurred.

  In a post on X, Sadhguru said, "A terrible and tragic flash flood has taken place at Gyirong in Tibet, China, and one of our Kailash groups was caught in it. While on their way back, they were at the immigration office when the flood occurred, and the building and much of the town seems to have been flooded. All of us, including the volunteers and support teams, are deeply anguished and are doing our utmost to assist in the rescue. There has been no official information on the whereabouts of any of the people who were at the immigration office. We are working with the authorities to see if we can get to the location and stand ready to be part of the rescue efforts, regardless of the risk involved."

• 26 Aug 2026, 08:51:38 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 95 dead in Nepal, 3 in Tibet

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: The overall death toll in Nepal flash floods has risen to 98 with 95 dead in Nepal and three in Tibet.

• 26 Aug 2026, 08:42:42 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 36-member Kerala team safe, away from flash flood-hit areas

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: A team of 36 people from Kerala touring Nepal was safe and away from the areas affected by the devastating flash floods, a government source said here on Wednesday.

  The Chief Minister's Office was in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for updates on Indians reportedly missing after the disaster, the source said.

  "We could speak to the members of the 36-member team currently touring Nepal. They are safe and away from the areas hit by the flash flood. We are also checking with the MEA to find out whether any person from Keralam is among those reported missing," the source told PTI.

  Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan said that the state government was closely monitoring the situation in Nepal.

  via PTI

• 26 Aug 2026, 08:29:34 PM IST

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: 3 dead in Tibet

  Nepal flash floods LIVE: Three people have died, while 265 are missing after mudslide in Tibet, AFP reported, citing Chinese state media.