Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 682: disaster authority
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug 29, 2026 - As the death toll climbed to 682, the search for missing individuals in the devastating flood that cut through the Nepal-China border region intensified. Nepal reported 2,426 people, including hundreds of foreigners, remaining out of contact, with the official death count updated to 675. In China's Tibet region, 554 people were still missing, with seven fatalities reported.
Stuck in hydropower tunnels, 100 people faced an arduous rescue effort; among them were 933 missing workers from nearby hydroelectric projects. India, known for its expertise in such situations, dispatched an 11-person specialized team and a nine-person tunnel rescue team. Nepal estimated the reconstruction cost to run into billions of dollars, requesting international support to manage losses and damage.
Relatives anxiously awaited updates at the rescue hub in Bidur, as India monitored glaciers and glacial lakes bordering Nepal and China.
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