At least 157 people were killed and hundreds, including at least 133
Large-scale harm to citizens, including Indian pilgrims, is being reported.
At least 157 people were killed and hundreds, including at least 133 Indian pilgrims, remain missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region around 9 am local time. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River, affecting districts like Rasuwa, Dhading, and Nuwakot. Nepal police recovered 157 bodies while rescuers race to find survivors. Some 403 tourists, mostly foreigners, are unaccounted for. Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledged all government resources to relief efforts, thanking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for humanitarian assistance and warm words of solidarity.
28 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
India responded to the flash floods in Nepal by rescuing 21 pilgrims, providing additional disaster relief, and offering aid pending Nepali approval.
— The Hindu
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal due to flash floods arrived in Chennai after being evacuated by the Indian Embassy.
29 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Nepal and India collaborated on a rescue effort following a glacial collapse that caused devastating floods, with India providing significant aid.
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