Nepal flash floods LIVE: Several feared dead, India to send relief materials

Home News World 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, said a post by the Indian embassy in Nepal Updated - August 26, 2026 05:13 pm IST Floodwater flows across a residential area, in Nepal on August 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI At least ‌384 travellers, including 291 foreign ⁠nationals, have been reported ‌missing after torrential ‌floods in ‌the Tibet border area of the Himalayan nation ‌of Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), the country’s ‌tourism board said.Also read | At least eight killed in Nepal flash flood; multiple districts placed on high alertThe missing foreigners include ⁠105 Indians, it ‌said.At least nine people have been killed ‌in the flooding.The massive flash flood washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and ‌power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said. The flooding was not caused by local rains in Rasuwa but possibly because of the heavy rainfall or avalanche on the Tibetan side, they said, but the exact cause is yet to be ascertained.Follow the LIVE updates here: Indian Embassy in Nepal shares emergency contact For assistance and information related to Indian nationals who 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, said the Embassy in a post on X.August 26, 2026 17:13 Devastating flash flood causes major damage to markets and hydropower projects in Rasuwa regionAugust 26, 2026 17:11 Nepal floods: SSB alerts border formations; deploys 18 relief teamsThe Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has alerted all its formations along the 1,751-km India-Nepal international border following massive flash floods in the neighbouring country, officials said today.They said 18 teams from the force, including seven on standby, have been deployed to launch relief and rescue operations in the border areas.The SSB alert comes amid forecasts of increased flows in the Koshi and Narayani river basins along with the possibility of flash floods in smaller rivers across Nepal, officials said.Vulnerable districts along the Ghaghara/Karnali and Mahakali river systems in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also being monitored by the paramilitary force, they said.- PTIAugust 26, 2026 17:03 PM Modi assures Nepal relief assistanceAugust 26, 2026 16:57 PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM, assures assistancePM Modi spoke to Nepal PM Balen Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the flood in Nepal, according to government sources.PM Modi also extended all possible humanitarian and relief assistance, said the source.- Nistula HebbarAugust 26, 2026 16:50 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expresses condolencesCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed heartfelt condolences to those people who have lost their loved ones in the Nepal flash floods in post on X. “The Indian National Congress stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and prays for the safety of all those affected,” he added. August 26, 2026 16:45 Tibet's Gyirong suffers 'major casualties' from mudslide, Xinhua reportsMany people were feared dead or missing after ‌a mudslide hit major border crossing ⁠between China and Nepal in Tibet’s Gyirong county today, ‌Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.Continue reading the full story here...August 26, 2026 16:42 At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt routeAbout 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu were stranded in Nepal today, after an early morning flash flood triggered landslips in their route.Officials of the Tamil Nadu government have initiated action towards their rescue upon receiving the alert, official sources said.Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt routeFlash floods in Nepal strand 50 Tamil Nadu pilgrims; rescue efforts underway as landslips disrupt their route.August 26, 2026 16:40 Amit Shah assures support to Bihar for all possible emergenciesIn view of the flood threat in Bihar due to torrential rain and glacier burst in Nepal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over the phone. The Home Minister assured the State government of all possible assistance to deal with the potential crisis. NDRF is being mobilised to deal with any emergency situation.- Vijaita SinghAugust 26, 2026 16:37 Eight South Koreans missing in Nepal flood, Yonhap News reportsEight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant were missing, ‌and 10 others were stranded, following a massive flash ⁠flood along the Nepal-Tibet border, Yonhap News Agency reported today, citing ‌South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.The workers were employed by ‌Korea Energy and Doosan Enerbility ‌Co, ⁠the report said, ⁠adding that Nepal has deployed a rescue team to search the affected area.Another 10 South ‌Korean workers affiliated with Doosan Enerbility are stranded in the area and awaiting a ‌helicopter sent by Nepalese authorities to evacuate them, it said.South Korea has established ⁠a task force led by the Foreign Minister and plans ‌to send a joint rapid-response team comprising government officials and fire and police authorities to Nepal as soon as possible, the report said.- ReutersAugust 26, 2026 16:34 Xi orders all-out rescue, relief efforts after mudslide hits China-Nepal borderChinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out efforts to search for and rescue people missing after a mudslide struck villages at the China-Nepal border area in Tibet causing heavy casualties.A total of 145 officers and soldiers from the Xigaze detachment of the People’s Armed Police have been sent to the mudslide-hit border port to assist with emergency response operations.China’s Tibet Autonomous Region shares a roughly 1,400-km border with Nepal.The mudslide struck near Gyirong Port today. Drone footage showed some buildings at the port buried by debris, Chinese official media reported.-PTIAugust 26, 2026 16:34 Nepal flash floods: Many killed and 384 travellers, including 291 foreigners, missingAt least nine ⁠people have been ‌killed ‌in ‌the ⁠massive ⁠flash flood that ‌swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet early today, officials said.At least 105 Indians are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district bordering Tibet.Nepal flash floods: Many killed and 384 travellers, including 291 foreigners, missingAt least eight people have died in Nepal's flash floods, causing widespread destruction of villages and infrastructure near Tibet.August 26, 2026 16:34 WATCH | Massive flood sweeps through Northern Nepal​​Massive flood sweeps through Northern Nepal, high alert issuedMassive floods devastate Northern Nepal, causing widespread destruction and displacing communities in the affected areas.​​ Published - August 26, 2026 04:34 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products