disasterMonday, August 31, 202613 sources

Nepal Floods Kill Over 900, Thousands Missing; Rescuers Battle for Survivors in Hydropower Tunnels

Floods in Nepal and Chinese Tibet killed over 900 people, with thousands missing. Rescuers are working to save those trapped in hydropower plant tunnels. Chinese and Nepali authorities reported casualties and missing persons across multiple regions.

The floods, triggered by the detachment of a Himalayan glacier, struck northern Nepal and Chinese Tibet on August 31, 2026. At least 903 people died, with some sources citing 903 deaths and others stating the number exceeds 900. Over 4,500 people are missing, with figures ranging from 4,200 to 4,700. The highest casualties were recorded in Chitwan (272), eastern Nawalparasi (207), and western Nawalparasi (151). At least 16 people died in Tibet, according to Chinese authorities. Rescuers are attempting to reach survivors in hydropower plant tunnels, where hundreds of workers are trapped. General Rajendra Ram Basnet of the Nepalese Army confirmed ongoing rescue operations.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources mention 903 deaths, while others state the number exceeds 900

izvestia

Human casualties: 903

iranian-labour-news-agency

Death Toll from Nepal Floods Passes 900

slovenian-press-agency

more than 900 deaths

Number of missing people varies between 4,500 and 4,700

slovenian-press-agency

nearly 4,500 people still missing

beta-news-agency

more than 4,700 people are reported missing

bakinski-rabochi

approximately 4,200 people are missing

Timelines

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WireSlovenian Press AgencyAug 31, 08:10 PM
Number of deaths from floods in Nepal and Tibet exceeds 900

Devastating floods, which hit the area on the border between Chinese Tibet and Nepal on Wednesday, have, according to the latest data, resulted in more than 900 deaths, with nearly 4,500 people still missing, reported today by relevant Nepali and Chinese authorities. The search for the missing continues, although the chances of finding them alive are becoming fewer.

IndependentPobjedaAug 31, 12:35 PM
Drastic drop in the number of victims in Nepal: More than 900 dead and thousands missing as another water wave threatens

New flood warnings were sent to citizens' phones early on Sunday after the level of the Bhotekoshi river rose again

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 31, 11:53 AM
900 Workers Missing in Nepal Tunnels: No Trace of Workers!

Nepalese rescuers have begun a tough battle against time to save hundreds of trapped workers in the contaminated tunnels of hydropower plants.

IndependentIdnesAug 31, 11:35 AM
Nepal reports 900 casualties, rescuers trying to reach people trapped in tunnels

The number of casualties from the devastating flood, which hit northern Nepal on Wednesday, has risen to at least 903, according to a Nepalese disaster management office on Monday. In the neighboring Tibet, which was also affected by the flood caused by the detachment of part of a Himalayan glacier, at least 16 people died, according to Chinese authorities.

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 31, 11:34 AM
Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900

Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.

WireSlovenian Press AgencyAug 31, 10:44 AM
Number of deaths from floods in Nepal and Tibet exceeds 900

Devastating floods, which hit the area on the border between Chinese Tibet and Nepal on Wednesday, have, according to the latest data, resulted in more than 900 deaths, with nearly 4,800 people still missing, reported today by relevant Nepali and Chinese authorities. The search for the missing continues, although the chances of finding them alive are becoming increasingly slim.

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 31, 10:41 AM
Death Toll from Nepal Floods Passes 900

The Nepal Natural Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Organization announced that the number of casualties from the flood in the northern part of the country has exceeded 900.

IndependentVijestiAug 31, 09:52 AM
Over 900 people killed in floods in Nepal and Tibet

General Radja Ram Basnet, spokesperson for the Nepalese army, stated that authorities are still working on rescuing people in affected areas

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 31, 09:46 AM
Flood in Nepal: Number of dead exceeds 900, thousands missing

The number of people killed in the large-scale flood and landslides in northern Nepal reached 903. Another approximately 4,200 people are missing, reports the national disaster risk reduction and disaster consequences mitigation authority.

WireBeta News AgencyAug 31, 09:45 AM
More than 900 people killed in floods in Nepal and Tibet

More than 900 people have been killed in floods in Nepal and Tibet, while more than 4,700 people are reported missing. General Rajendra Ram Basnet of the Nepalese Army stated...

IndependentIzvestiaAug 31, 09:26 AM
Number of casualties from flooding in Nepal exceeds 900 people

The number of casualties from a large-scale flood in northern Nepal has exceeded 900 people. This was reported on August 31 by the Nepal National Risk Reduction and Disaster Response Agency. "Human casualties: 903," — it says in a report on the agency's page in social media (formerly Twitter). The highest number of casualties was recorded in Chitwan — 272 people, as well as in the eastern part of Nawalparasi, where 207 bodies were found. Another 151 people died in the western part of Nawalparasi.

IndependentDienaAug 31, 09:16 AM
Number of victims in Himalayan floods exceeds 900

The confirmed number of victims in the catastrophic floods and mudslides in the Himalayas in Nepal and the Tibetan region of China has exceeded 900, announced on Monday by the authorities.