Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 157, Hundreds Still Missing

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Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Jumps to 157, Hundreds Still Missing as Rescue Operations Continue


The death toll from the catastrophic flash flood that struck Nepal's northern border region has climbed sharply, with hundreds still unaccounted for as rescue teams race against time in treacherous mountain terrain. Cross-border damage has also been reported in China, drawing international offers of assistance. Here's the latest on the rising toll, the ongoing search effort, and how the world is responding.

Death Toll Climbs to 157

Nepal Police confirmed in a post on X that at least 157 people have now died in the flash flood, a sharp rise from earlier tolls, with officials warning the number is expected to climb further as search teams reach more remote areas. Hundreds of people remain missing, and a large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway across the affected districts.

Over 400 Tourists and Workers Unaccounted For

According to Nepal's Tourism Ministry, around 403 tourists, 341 of them foreign nationals, were reported missing following the disaster. The missing foreigners include 142 Indian nationals, along with citizens of Australia, Britain, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, and the United States. Police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle also confirmed that 28 police personnel are among those unaccounted for. Officials noted that many of the missing foreign nationals were on trips organized by tourism and trekking companies operating in the region.

Major Casualties Reported in China

Chinese authorities have confirmed at least three deaths and more than 250 people missing on their side of the border in Tibet's Gyirong county, where a mudslide struck a major land crossing between China and Nepal. State broadcaster CCTV reported that the border crossing, a popular route for pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar, was overwhelmed by the flood in under a minute. Chinese officials say specific casualty figures are still being verified.

Nepal's Prime Minister Urges Unity

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who took office earlier this year following a youth-led movement against corruption, called on the nation to remain united in the wake of the disaster. He assured citizens that the government would take full responsibility for the rescue, treatment, food, and shelter of those affected, and urged people to remain patient as search operations continue.

International Response

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe stood ready to mobilize assistance for Nepal and China following the disaster, adding that the EU's Copernicus satellite service had been activated to help map the affected areas and support recovery efforts on the ground. Several other countries have also expressed solidarity with those affected as the scale of the disaster becomes clearer.

A Region Prone to Deadly Floods

Wednesday's disaster echoes a similar flood that struck the same border region last year, when an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet killed nine people and destroyed a key bridge linking Nepal and China. Experts note that monsoon rains between June and September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia, with scientists warning that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of such events in the region.

Pakistan Time Analysis

The flash flood struck Nepal's northern border districts on the morning of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with the death toll rising steadily throughout the day as reports came in from Pakistan's evening hours onward, given Nepal's time zone runs slightly ahead of Pakistan. Rescue operations, along with the death toll and missing persons count, are expected to be updated further as search teams continue working through Wednesday night and into Thursday.

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