Nepal flash floods tragedy: 362 people confirmed dead, 1400 missing as search and rescue efforts continue
Some 360 bodies have been recovered, and more than 1,400 people are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a huge collapse of mud and rock into a Himalayan river triggered catastrophic flooding across local towns and valleys, authorities have said. Rescue teams waded through mud on Thursday, August 27, 2026, searching for the missing, as […]
More than 500 foreign tourists, including Americans, Canadians, and Brits, are missing after severe floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region. The flooding began on August 26 when a surge of water, mud, and debris entered Nepal from Tibet via the Bhote Koshi River. The Nepal Tourism Board reported that over 350 people have died, with more than 1,300 missing, including 540 foreign nationals and 127 Nepalis.
The missing travelers come from more than 30 countries, with 178 from India alone. The US State Department has deployed a disaster response adviser and provided $500,000 for aid, while the Canadian government is ready to offer consular assistance. The floods affected communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, with mass destruction scenes captured on CCTV footage.
Nepal's disaster management authority reported that 27 foreign tourists had been rescued by Thursday afternoon, and two army helicopters supported rescue operations. Authorities advised travelers to avoid flood-affected areas and postpone trips until conditions are deemed safe.
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