disasterWednesday, August 26, 20264 sources

Landslide and Flooding in Nepal Kill at Least 95, Displace Hundreds; Foreign Nationals Among Missing

A catastrophic landslide and flood in Nepal's Himalayan region, triggered by an earthquake, killed at least 95 people and left 341 missing, with many foreigners among the victims. The Nepali Army and police launched rescue operations amid difficult conditions. The disaster also affected Tibet, where three people died and 265 were missing.

Experts from the Swedish Geotechnical Institute described the landslide as extreme in scale, with significant destruction of infrastructure and loss of human lives. The Nepalese police reported at least 95 deaths, with the number rising to nearly 100 as rescue efforts continued. The Nepalese Tourism Authority confirmed that 341 foreigners are missing, with 291 of them being foreign nationals. The Nepalese Foreign Minister stated that an earthquake triggered an ice and landslide, leading to a flood in the Himalayan border area. In Tibet, at least three people died, and 265 were considered missing. The Nepali Army was deployed to the region to assist in rescue and relief operations.

Where Sources Diverge

The number of deaths reported varies between sources, with some citing 95 deaths and others suggesting the number could be higher.

sveriges-television

Possibly several thousand dead

jutarnji-list

At least 95 people have died

belgischer-rundfunk

Number of deaths in Nepal rises to nearly 100

norwegian-broadcasting-corporation

At least nine people have died

The number of missing persons is not finalized, with varying figures reported across sources.

jutarnji-list

341 are considered missing

belgischer-rundfunk

341 foreigners are currently missing

norwegian-broadcasting-corporation

Among them are 384 tourists, 291 of whom are foreign nationals

Timelines

Sources

PublicSveriges TelevisionAug 27, 01:15 AM
Experts on the landslide in Nepal: Possibly several thousand dead

Landslides in the Himalayas are not uncommon, but the scale this time is extreme. That is the opinion of Mats Eriksson, head of department at the Swedish Geotechnical Institute. – It is a very large destruction, a great amount of infrastructure that has been destroyed and many human lives that have been lost, he says in Aktuellt.

PublicBelgischer RundfunkAug 26, 08:22 PM
Number of deaths in Nepal rises to nearly 100

The number of deaths following severe flooding in Nepal has increased. According to police reports, 95 people have died so far. Due to the difficult rescue operations, the situation remains unclear. The number of missing persons has not yet been finalized. According to the Nepalese tourism authority, 341 foreigners are currently missing. Among them could also be [...]

IndependentJutarnji listAug 26, 03:21 PM
Earthquake in Nepal, as the number of dead rises, up to 600 missing

Floods have hit the Himalayan region in the border area of Nepal and Tibet. In Nepal, at least 95 people have died, 341 are considered missing. In Tibet, at least three people have died, 265 are considered missing. The Nepali army has been sent to the scene. NOVO, 17:20 At least three people have died, and...

PublicNorwegian Broadcasting CorporationAug 26, 02:33 PM
More Dead After Landslide in Nepal

At least nine people have died after a flood and landslide in Nepal, according to the police in the country, as reported by Reuters. More people are missing in the flood. Among them are 384 tourists, 291 of whom are foreign nationals, according to authorities. Nepal's foreign minister said it was an earthquake that triggered an ice and landslide, which then led to a flood. The landslide occurred in the border area between the countries in the Himalayas.