Live: Nepal deploys 13,000 personnel for rescue efforts as fears of another flood loom

NewsWorldLive: Nepal deploys 13,000 personnel for rescue efforts as fears of another flood loomNepal Flash FloodNepal Flash Flood Live Updates: The death toll from the catastrophic flash flood that devastated several parts of Nepal earlier this week has risen to at least 469, as of Friday morning. Meanwhile, in Tibet, according to Chinese state media, at least three people died and 558, including 260 foreigners, were missing. Both Nepal and China have warned of fresh risks of flooding in the Himalayas as two lakes that have developed on either side of their border threaten to burst in the area most severely impacted by the natural calamity. Search and rescue operations are still underway in the debris-strewn valleys and hillsides of Nepal, with nearly 1,000 people still missing. Follow indiatoday.in for all the latest updates on the Nepal flood....Read MoreA drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal. (Photo: Reuters)Aug 28, 2026 08:16 ISTNepal Flood: Death toll rises to 469 as search operations continueThe death toll from the catastrophic flash flood that hit parts of Nepal earlier this week has reached 469, according to the country's police. (With inputs from Reuters) Aug 28, 2026 08:08 ISTNepal Flood Live: 517 foreigners still missing after deadly Nepal flash floodAccording to official figures provided by Nepal's government, as many as 517 foreign nationals remain missing in the aftermath of the catastrophic flash flood that hit parts of the Himalayan nation earlier this week. As of Thursday, August 27, at least 290 Indian nationals were among those who remained untraceable, per Indian officials. (With inputs from Ashutosh Mishra) Aug 28, 2026 08:03 ISTNepal Flash Flood: Nepal government provides cash assistance to 3 districts devastated by flash flood Nepal's government has provided cash assistance to the flash flood-affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Here is a breakdown of the amount: Rasuwa: NPR 1 crore Nuwakot: NPR 1 crore Dhading: NPR 50 lakh Aug 28, 2026 07:49 ISTNepal Flood News: Breakdown of number of security personnel deployed by Nepal in rescue effortsHere is a breakdown of the number of security personnel deployed by Nepal in the ongoing rescue and relief operations following the catastrophic flash flood that devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Total security personnel deployed: 13,295 Nepal Police: 7,250 Nepal Army: 4,200 Armed Police Force Nepal: 1,845 (With inputs from Ashutosh Mishra) Aug 28, 2026 07:32 ISTNepal Flood Live: 1,196 people flown to safety using helicopters in NepalAs many as 1,196 people have, so far, been evacuated by helicopters as part of the ongoing rescue efforts in areas impacted by the deadly flash flood in Nepal, according to official figures. (With inputs from Ashutosh Mishra) Aug 28, 2026 07:26 ISTNepal Flood: Nepal deploys 13,000 security personnel in rescue efforts as death toll nears 400The latest figures published by the Nepal government suggest that 389 bodies have so far been recovered by rescuers as they dig through debris in the areas impacted by the flash flood that devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Meanwhile, the officially verified number of injured stands at 73 and as many as 977 people have been listed as missing/unaccounted for. More than 13,000 security personnel have been deployed in the ongoing rescue efforts. (With inputs from Ashutosh Mishra)