Nepal flash floods leave hundreds dead and more than 1,400 missing, including tourists from India

Kathmandu: A total of 117 tourists have been rescued from flood-affected areas in Nepal, with 85 Indians accounting for the largest group, the Nepal Tourism Board said. The rescue operation comes as the devastating floods continue to cause widespread destruction and a mounting humanitarian crisis across the country.According to the Tourism Board, the rescued tourists include 16 Chinese nationals, nine South Koreans, two Americans and two Italians, while the nationalities of three others have not yet been identified.Kathmandu, Nepal: A total of 117 tourists have been rescued from flood-affected areas, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Of those rescued, 85 are Indians, 16 are from China, nine are from South Korea, two each are from the US and Italy, while three remain unidentified.— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2026 85 Indians Among 117 Tourists RescuedIndians made up nearly three-quarters of the tourists rescued from the flood-hit areas, highlighting the significant number of Indian visitors affected by the disaster.Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 538, as per Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. pic.twitter.com/2KaT27VfQ2— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2026 The 117 rescued tourists were among those stranded or caught in areas affected by the severe flooding. Authorities and rescue teams continue to coordinate efforts to evacuate people from vulnerable locations as the situation remains critical.The presence of tourists from several countries also underscores the international impact of the disaster, particularly in areas frequented by foreign visitors.Nepal Floods: 538 Dead, Over 1,500 MissingThe rescue of the tourists comes against the backdrop of an escalating death toll from the devastating floods.Nepal's disaster management authorities said on Friday that at least 538 people have been killed, while more than 1,500 people remain missing following the floods.Chinese state media reported that at least five additional deaths had been recorded, taking the overall reported death toll to 543, though figures from different authorities are yet to be fully reconciled.The scale of the disaster has left communities across flood-affected regions struggling with destruction to homes, roads and other infrastructure.Rescue Operations ContinueRescue teams remain engaged in locating missing people and evacuating those trapped in affected areas. The large number of people still unaccounted for means the death toll could rise further as search operations continue.The disaster has also disrupted movement across several parts of Nepal, raising concerns for tourists and local communities alike.Fresh Flood Threat Emerges as Barrier Lake Bursts Again on Tibet Side, Nepal Suspends Rescue Operations Monsoon Flooding Threatens Nepal's TourismNepal regularly faces flooding and landslides during the monsoon season, creating serious risks for communities and the country's tourism sector.The latest disaster has once again highlighted the vulnerability of travellers in remote and flood-prone areas. With 117 tourists already rescued, including 85 Indians, authorities continue to focus on evacuation and ensuring the safety of those still stranded.As rescue operations intensify, officials are also working to assess the full extent of the devastation and locate those who remain missing.

Kathmandu: Nepal is currently grappling with one of the worst-affected natural disasters the Asian country has faced. Flash floods struck the country on Wednesday, killing at least 469 people and leaving hundreds missing. The country has declined offers from several countries to deploy search and rescue teams, saying its own security agencies are capable of handling the operation.Rescue operations continueThe decision comes as rescue teams continue to search through mud and debris along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems near the Nepal-China border.Nepal’s foreign ministry has received multiple official and unofficial requests from countries and international organisations seeking to send their own rescue personnel. Officials, however, said the government had decided that Nepali security agencies should lead the operation, according to The Kathmandu Post report.Foreign rescue offers declinedAmong the countries reportedly offering to assist with search and rescue operations were India, China, the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India had also requested permission to deploy its National Disaster Response Force after hundreds of its citizens were reported missing. Nepal declined the request.“We received similar requests from China and other countries too, but we had to turn down the request,” a foreign ministry official was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post."Don't need help with rescue operation from other countries," the ministry said, as reported by news agency Reuters. 4,348 Nepal police personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations. Authorities have rescued 644 people from Rasuwa, 898 from Nuwakot and three from Dhading.Monetary aid welcomedHowever, Nepal has welcomed international financial and humanitarian assistance. The United States has pledged $500,000, while the World Health Organization has sent emergency medical supplies.Three Kalyan-Dombivli Pilgrims Go Missing In Nepal During Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Families Seek HelpPeople from more than 30 countries are unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign tourists and Hindu pilgrims travelling to the sacred Mt Kailash region in Tibet, according to authorities.

Kathmandu: The devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods have claimed at least 469 lives and left over 1,468 people missing, destroying villages, roads and hydropower infrastructure in their path. Satellite images show devastationShocking catastrophic images from Vantor Satellite Imagery show the extraordinary scale of destruction along a roughly 10-mile swath of the Trishuli River stretching south from the northern border with China. pic.twitter.com/FwZGCEUJQR— RTVisual (@RT_Visual_on_X) August 27, 2026 The visuals show the Rasuwagadhi border post on the Nepal-China border, on April 19, 2024, and after the devastating flood. The entire structure appeared to have been washed out by the flood, with hardly any evidence of what once existed at the border.Glacier fragment may have triggered floodThe deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday may have been triggered by a massive glacier fragment breaking off and temporarily blocking a river, preliminary findings by scientists suggest. The blockage could have caused water to build up before suddenly surging downstream with tremendous force hours later.Bengali Actor Kharaj Mukherjee Stranded In Nepal Amid Flash Floods, 32 From Bengal MissingPeople from more than 30 countries are unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign tourists and Hindu pilgrims travelling to the sacred Mt Kailash region in Tibet, according to authorities.Hundreds remain missing in NepalNepal's disaster management authority said the death toll has risen to 359, with 910 people, including 517 foreign nationals, still missing. The authority added that 50 foreigners have been rescued by air so far.China's state media reported at least three people died and 558 were missing in Gyirong County, Tibet. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that 260 of the 558 missing people were foreigners. In addition, nearly 100 Chinese citizens were missing on the Nepal side, China's foreign ministry said.Indians and Americans unaccounted forIndia's External Affairs Ministry said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable. They included 73 people who were working on a power project. Nepal officials have said many Indian tourists were on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus.The US State Department said 90 Americans were unaccounted for in China and Nepal. It said it was not aware of any U.S. deaths. Three Americans have been rescued.

Two Uttar Pradesh districts are on high alert after three bodies, believed to have been swept downstream from Nepal, were recovered from the Gandak River.

Washington: Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 359 people and left more than 1,400 people missing as of Thursday. Many were foreigners in the area for trekking, guided tours or a pilgrimage to a sacred Hindu site.The number of missing from Wednesday's disaster may vary across agencies because of differences in how they collected data, when it was reported and how it was verified, as well as gaps in coordination between those assembling data and those conducting rescue efforts in the affected area. A look at how multiple countries have been affected: Nepal: Nepal's disaster management authority said the death toll has risen to 359, with 910 people, including 517 foreign nationals, still missing. The authority added that 50 foreigners have been rescued by air so far.The catastrophe along the Nepal-Tibet border is not an act of nature. It is the direct result of a corrupt, compromised government, a Western financial apparatus that profits from disaster, and the geopolitical rivalry of two regional powers fighting for control of a… pic.twitter.com/lS9yZvJHCu— Aprajita Nafs Nefes Ancient Believer (@aprajitanefes) August 27, 2026 Local reports cited the National Emergency Operation Centre as saying Thursday the missing included 113 Nepali tourists, 85 security personnel from the army and police as well as 161 residents from the Rasuwa district and one from the Nuwakot district. China: State media reported at least three people died and 558 were missing in Gyirong County, Tibet. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that 260 of the 558 missing people were foreigners. In addition, nearly 100 Chinese citizens were missing on the Nepal side, China's foreign ministry said.CCTV: On August 26, a mudslide in Nepal caused heavy casualties and left many missing at Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, Rikaze City of Xizang Autonomous Region. Could you share information on China’s rescue work? Is China in communication with Nepal? Does China have information… pic.twitter.com/X6iYf1Nx2V— Spokesperson Of Chinese Embassy In Nepal (@PRCSpoxNepal) August 27, 2026 India: India's External Affairs Ministry said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable. They included 73 people who were working on a power project. Nepal officials have said many Indian tourists were on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus. NEPAL FLOOD: 288 INDIANS UNCONTACTABLE, 21 RESCUEDMEA says 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following the Nepal floods.• 73 — Trishuli-1 power project• 86 — two groups from Tamil Nadu (37 + 49)• 32 — West Bengal• 33 — Kerala• 64 — from different states• 21… pic.twitter.com/8ZEVACpBlo— Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) August 27, 2026 United States: The US State Department said 90 Americans were unaccounted for in China and Nepal. It said it was not aware of any U.S. deaths. Three Americans have been rescued. Americans in areas affected by the recent flash flooding in Nepal should follow the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu. @StateDept is assisting Americans 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444. Family and friends in the United States who are… pic.twitter.com/U7ri4BMJ49— TravelGov (@TravelGov) August 27, 2026 Malaysia: The board said 51 Malaysians were missing. Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said that 55 Ukrainians are missing. The number includes two tourist groups of 47 and seven people, in addition to one Ukrainian woman travelling with a foreign tour group, the ministry said. Australia: The Australian government said 39 Australians were missing. Britain: The board said 33 of the missing were from Britain. Canada: Nepal's tourism board said 25 of the missing were from Canada. South Korea: South Korean government officials said nine citizens working on building a hydropower plant in Nepal were missing. Singapore: Eight Singaporeans were missing, according to Nepal tourism board. Germany: Nepal's tourism board said eight tourists from Germany were missing. Russia: The Russian Embassy in Nepal said eight of its citizens were missing. South Africa: The board said six South Africans were missing. Latvia: The board said six tourists from Latvia were missing. Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed worry about five Japanese nationals whom local media reported were missing. New Zealand: Five people from New Zealand were missing, said Nepal's tourism board. France: The board said four French citizens were missing. Belgium: The board said three from Belgium were missing. Spain: The board said three visitors from Spain were missing. Others: The board said two people each from Italy, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Ireland and Netherlands were missing. It said 10 others -- one each from Belarus, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Lithuania, Philippines, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Serbia and Sweden -- were also missing. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Ministry of External Affairs said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable, including 73 workers on a power project, with several others reported to have been on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet.