Nepal floods LIVE UPDATES: Death toll rises to 22; 133 Indians among missing; PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah
A mudslide also hit the Tibetan side near the Gyirong border crossing, causing deaths and leaving several people missing, according to China’s state-run Xinhua.
Aug 26, 2026 05:52 PM
Death toll rises to 22; 133 Indians among missing
Aug 26, 2026 05:33 PM
Indian Air Force on standby for relief operations
The Indian Air Force has kept its C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft on standby to fly relief assistance to flood-hit Nepal, government sources said on Wednesday.
Aug 26, 2026 05:32 PM
Bihar put on high alert
Nepal flash floods: High alert issued in Bihar over possible rise in Gandak river's water level
Aug 26, 2026 05:15 PM
China orders major rescue operation after border mudslide
Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed authorities to launch an extensive search and rescue operation after a mudslide near the Nepal-China border left several people missing.
The mudslide struck the Gyirong border port in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday morning. Authorities have been instructed to strengthen emergency response and rescue efforts as teams continue searching for the missing and assessing the damage caused by the incident.
Aug 26, 2026 05:12 PM
India prepares to send relief material to Nepal
India is preparing to send relief supplies to Nepal as soon as possible following the devastating flash floods in the Bhote Koshi river basin, government sources said on Wednesday. The disaster has claimed at least eight lives, while 33 security personnel were reported missing, according to the latest available information.
The move comes hours after the Nepal Army said it had not requested assistance from India, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) or the Indian Army. Government sources said New Delhi is closely coordinating with Kathmandu and monitoring the situation along the border.
The relief package is being prepared on humanitarian grounds and will be sent once Nepal officially communicates its needs or if the situation requires immediate assistance.
Aug 26, 2026 05:08 PM
High alert issued in UP, Bihar after devastating floods kill 16
Aug 26, 2026 05:07 PM
PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers all possible relief assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed his condolences over the deaths caused by the devastating floods in Nepal. Government sources said Modi assured Shah that India stands with Nepal and is ready to provide all possible humanitarian and relief assistance during the crisis.
India is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with Nepal as rescue and relief efforts continue in the flood-affected areas.
Aug 26, 2026 05:06 PM
#WATCH | Nepal: Visuals from the flood-affected Nuwakot district in Nepal.
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2026
The swollen Bhotekoshi River tore through Nuwakot, leading to homes being swept away, families being separated, and many people still missing. pic.twitter.com/oQ2MJpnxsP
Aug 26, 2026 05:03 PM
Horrific visuals of severe flooding emerge from Nepal
A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border.
— Ravi Pandey???????? (@ravipandey2643) August 26, 2026
The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods.#NepalFloods #Nepal #Rasuwa #FlashFlood #Floods pic.twitter.com/dwAX12Gj7l
Aug 26, 2026 04:58 PM
MEA shares emergency contact details for Indian nationals in Nepal
The Ministry of External Affairs has shared emergency contact details for assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal:
977 985131 6807
977 970910 7500
Aug 26, 2026 04:51 PM
Following a sudden flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday morning, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an alert to its formations deployed along the India-Nepal border. The force's 11 Rescue and Relief Teams (RRTs) have been alerted for immediate rescue and relief operations,…
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2026
PTC News Desk: At least 16 people were killed and over 100 Indians went missing after severe flash floods hit Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday. The floods swept away homes, vehicles, bridges and several infrastructure project sites. Bihar, which shares a border with Nepal, also issued an alert as the floodwaters moved downstream.
Officials said the floodwaters entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibetan side at around 9 am, badly affecting Timure and Syapru Besi. A mudslide also hit the Tibetan side near the Gyirong border crossing, causing deaths and leaving several people missing, according to China’s state-run Xinhua.
The exact cause of the flash floods was not immediately known. Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division said heavy rainfall in Rasuwa was unlikely to have caused the flooding, while satellite images showed significant rain on the Tibetan side. Officials are investigating whether a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) may have triggered the disaster.
Videos shared on social media showed powerful floodwaters rushing through the area and carrying away a bridge. Another video showed a house collapsing as people ran to safety.
The Nepal government launched rescue operations in the affected areas. However, helicopters could not land in some places because of the high water levels. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an extensive search for missing people in Tibet and called for better monitoring and early-warning systems to prevent further disasters.
Bihar on alert
The Bihar government increased monitoring of the situation as floodwaters moved towards India. Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit held a video conference with district magistrates and instructed officials in areas along the Gandak and Kosi river systems to remain especially alert.
Villages and border market washed away
Rasuwa Chief District Officer Narendra Pariyar said officials had received reports that villages and infrastructure sites had been washed away. The full extent of the damage was still being assessed.
Pariyar warned that the disaster could have caused significant loss of life and property.
Timure Bazaar, a market near the Tibet border, and the nearby customs area suffered major damage. Vehicles and goods were swept away by the floodwaters.
A newly built Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadhi was also destroyed. The bridge had been reconstructed after a deadly flood last year.