disasterSaturday, August 29, 202632 sources

Nepal and China Flash Floods Kill Over 500, Leave 2,500 Missing

Catastrophic flash floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border region have killed at least 579 people and left over 2,500 missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as international aid teams and local authorities work to locate survivors and manage the crisis. A newly formed lake poses a risk of overflow, complicating efforts.

The disaster struck the mountainous region between Nepal and China, with the death toll varying between sources. Some reports cite 546 confirmed deaths, while others state 579 or 616. Over 2,500 people are missing, with numbers ranging from 2,400 to 2,500. The Nepal Police reported 616 deaths and 2,301 injuries, with 4,811 officers involved in rescue operations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed 320 Indian nationals are still missing in Nepal, and 400 are stranded in Tibet. Over 56 Ukrainians and 40 Australians are among the missing, including an 11-year-old child and an ADF member. The Red Cross estimated that at least 93,000 people were affected by the disaster.

Where Sources Diverge

The death toll varies between sources, with some reporting 546, 579, 616, and 586 confirmed deaths.

this-day

546 dead

cnn

579+ dead

izvestia

616 dead

ukrainska-pravda

586 dead

The number of missing ranges from 2,400 to 2,500, with some sources citing 1,924 missing in Nepal and Tibet.

media-indonesia

1,924 missing

daily-news

2,400 missing

cnn

2,500 missing

Timelines

Sources

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionAug 29, 11:19 AM
Number of people missing in Nepal and China exceeds 2,400 due to flood

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday were still trying to locate thousands of missing people several days after a deadly, tsunami-like wave of water and debris swept through villages in one Himalayan region.

WireTasnim News AgencyAug 29, 09:49 AM
Number of Missing in Nepal, China Floods Soars Past 2,400 - Tasnim

Number of Missing in Nepal, China Floods Soars Past 2,400  Tasnim

IndependentDaily NewsAug 29, 08:32 AM
Debris Flow in Nepal Claims Over 600 Lives; International Aid Mobilized

The death toll from the severe debris flow in the Himalayan region of Nepal has risen to at least 626, with over 2,400 people missing. Meanwhile, international efforts are underway to deliver humanitarian aid.

IndependentThe Malay MailAug 29, 08:29 AM
What is the latest missing toll in Nepal-Tibet floods? - Malay Mail

What is the latest missing toll in Nepal-Tibet floods? Malay Mail

WireAsian News InternationalAug 29, 08:28 AM
Nepal flood: 616 bodies recovered as death toll continues to rise, 2301 people injured, rescued - ANI News

Nepal flood: 616 bodies recovered as death toll continues to rise, 2301 people injured, rescued  ANI News

IndependentIzvestiaAug 29, 08:23 AM
Number of flood victims in Nepal has risen to 616 people

The number of people killed in the flood in Nepal reached 616. This was reported by the country's police on August 29. '616 bodies were found,' it says in the Facebook social media (owned by Meta, recognized as an extremist and banned in Russia). It is clarified that the number of injured people as of now is 2301. 4811 police officers are involved in the rescue operations.

StateXinhuaAug 29, 08:05 AM
Nepal mudslide death toll rises to 616: police - Xinhua

Nepal mudslide death toll rises to 616: police  Xinhua

IndependentWIONAug 29, 08:05 AM
Nepal floods: India sends third flight with relief material | MEA: 320 Indian nationals missing - WION

Nepal floods: India sends third flight with relief material | MEA: 320 Indian nationals missing  WION

IndependentBangkok PostAug 29, 07:59 AM
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400 - Bangkok Post

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400  Bangkok Post

IndependentThe GuardianAug 29, 07:54 AM
What we know about the Australians missing in the Nepal floods

More than 40 Australians are among several thousand people unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An 11-year-old child, an ADF member and many other pilgrims and trekkers have been named among the Australians missing after deadly flash floods and landslides tore through valleys on the Nepal-Tibet border. As of Saturday there were 41 Australians among almost 2,500 people reported missing in the disaster, including at least 777 foreigners. At least 93,000 people were estimated to have been affected by the disaster, according to the Red Cross. Continue reading...

PublicRTEAug 29, 07:43 AM
Rescue operations continue in Nepal, China after floods

Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 29, 07:41 AM
Flood in Nepal took over 580 lives, among nearly 2,500 missing - 56 Ukrainians

As a result of a sudden flood that occurred on Wednesday at the China-Nepal border, at least 2,478 people are considered missing, and the number of confirmed casualties reached 586 people. So far, it has not been possible to establish contact with 56 Ukrainians who went missing after the flood.

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 29, 07:35 AM
Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600

Rescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.

IndependentArab NewsAug 29, 07:32 AM
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400 - Arab News

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400  Arab News

IndependentThis DayAug 29, 07:21 AM
546 Dead, Over 2,000 Missing in Massive Nepal-Tibet Flood

Sunday Ehigiator with agency report At least 546 people have been killed and more than 2,000 remain missing following devastating flash floods and landslides that swept through parts of the

IndependentNew VisionAug 29, 07:00 AM
World: Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2 - NewVision.co.ug

World: Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2  NewVision.co.ug

IndependentNew VisionAug 29, 07:00 AM
World: The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods - NewVision.co.ug

World: The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods  NewVision.co.ug

IndependentThairathAug 29, 06:59 AM
Over 2,400 Missing as Floods Hit Nepal and Tibet, Death Toll Reaches 616 - Thairath English

Over 2,400 Missing as Floods Hit Nepal and Tibet, Death Toll Reaches 616 Thairath English

IndependentThairathAug 29, 06:59 AM
Over 2,400 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods, Death Toll at 586 - Thairath English

Over 2,400 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods, Death Toll at 586 Thairath English

IndependentNational PostAug 29, 06:28 AM
Close to 2,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating flooding

Nearly 2,500 people are missing following the flash floods that devastated a mountainous region between Nepal and China, with authorities on both sides of the border stepping up rescue efforts. Read More

IndependentPhilippine StarAug 29, 06:24 AM
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400 - Philstar.com

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400  Philstar.com

IndependentCNNAug 29, 06:14 AM
579+ Killed, 2,500 Missing After Flood Wave Hits Nepal-China Border - CNN

579+ Killed, 2,500 Missing After Flood Wave Hits Nepal-China Border  CNN

IndependentTuổi TrẻAug 29, 06:12 AM
World News 29-8: Over 2,400 people missing due to flash floods in Nepal; China removes two high-ranking generals

US informs Ukraine about the meeting in Moscow; China removes two high-ranking generals from the Central Military Commission.

IndependentNewsAug 29, 05:54 AM
Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400 - News.com.au

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400  News.com.au

IndependentMedia IndonesiaAug 29, 05:52 AM
Update Landslide in Nepal: Over 570 Dead and Nearly 2,000 People Missing

Landslide hits Nepal and Tibet: 570+ dead, 1,924 residents and 500+ foreigners missing. 15,000 SAR personnel deployed amid extreme weather.

IndependentThe Malay MailAug 29, 05:44 AM
Nepal flood disaster deepens as missing toll surges past 2,400 - Malay Mail

Nepal flood disaster deepens as missing toll surges past 2,400 Malay Mail

IndependentThe HinduAug 29, 05:29 AM
Nepal flash floods LIVE updates: Over 4,400 rescued as Nepal mobilises massive flood relief op., says PM Balen Shah

Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far -- and some of the dead swept downstream

IndependentBloombergAug 29, 05:21 AM
Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Step Up Rescue Efforts - Bloomberg.com

Nearly 2,500 Missing as Nepal, China Step Up Rescue Efforts  Bloomberg.com

IndependentDaily NewsAug 29, 05:09 AM
Nepal's flood casualties near 2,000, 600 dead, monitoring risk of lake overflow

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IndependentHindustan TimesAug 29, 04:51 AM
320 Indians still missing in Nepal, 400 stranded in Tibet after deadly floods: MEA | India News - Hindustan Times

320 Indians still missing in Nepal, 400 stranded in Tibet after deadly floods: MEA | India News  Hindustan Times

IndependentBerita HarianAug 29, 04:27 AM
Nepal Floods: Number of Missing Exceeds 2,400

NUWAKOT: More than 2,400 people are reported missing in Nepal and China, several days after devastating floods caused landslides like a mud tsunami, hitting settlements and claiming hundreds of lives.