Nepal Flash Floods Kill Over 350, Displace Thousands
A catastrophic flash flood from Nepal's Bhotekoshi River on August 26, 2026, devastated Rasuwa district, killing at least 359 people and displacing thousands. The disaster, triggered by a sudden surge of water and mud, swept away entire villages, bridges, and infrastructure, with international tourists and locals among the victims.
Where Sources Diverge
The number of dead ranges from 95 to 359, with some sources reporting over 1,000 missing.
At least 98 lives taken, hundreds missing
At least 95 people have died, hundreds missing
359 dead, 1,000+ missing
Over a hundred Indians and thirty-seven NRIs unaccounted for
Nearly 300 foreign nationals missing
At least 160 people killed
The exact location and extent of destruction vary, with multiple districts affected.
Rasuwa district
Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading
Himalayan region of Nepal on the border with Tibet
Nepal and Tibet border
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'Everything is gone': Local guide describes the scale of loss in Nepal flash flood RNZ
Nepal Flash Flood Video | Nepal Flash Flood Updates | Glacier Collapse | Balen Shah - Jagran
Nepal’s devastating flash flood in maps, charts and video The Times
Nepal Flash Flood: 359 Dead, 1,000+ Missing After Catastrophic Mudslide in Himalayas | Videos Hindustan Times
The disaster once again highlighted the dangers linked to the warming of the Himalayas.
Hundreds of people remain missing after sudden flood sweeps through northern parts of Nepal
On Cam: Flash Floods Sweep Through Nepal Village, Homes Washed Away In Sudden Deluge | Videos Hindustan Times
A severe flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday has claimed many lives, and the number is rising. Entire villages were swept away, and numerous people are still missing.
Sudden floods have destroyed various areas in the states of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, destroying homes, roads, bridges, and electrical infrastructure. At least 95 people have died in this incident, and hundreds are still missing.
The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice and rocks smashed down.
A chilling video shows the moment when a crowd starts running as the flood approaches the Jilong port, a land border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, and ends up destroying everything in its path
A horrifying sight
A destructive flash flood on the border of Nepal and China has taken at least 98 lives, while hundreds of people remain missing, reported today.
Aerial Footage Shows Flood Devastation in Nepal’s Rasuwa District News.com.au
CCTV captured the moment a wall of water wiped out a border crossing in Nepal as flash floods devastated the region.
Such horror has not been seen: A massive wave in Nepal's flood disaster killed hundreds
An entire settlement destroyed in just seconds: Video shows huge torrent of floodwater bulldoze through buildings in Nepal as people try to outrun certain death Daily Mail
Water shattered bridges, buildings, and trees. Flash floods carried entire villages across the border between Nepal and Tibet, and the number of dead is rising. According to the latest information, at least 95 people have died. The Nepal tourism authority is also recording 384 missing travelers, of whom 291 are foreigners. Czech citizens are not among those listed as missing.
Sudden floods have destroyed various areas in the states of Rasuwagadhi, Nawakot, and Dhangadhi, destroying homes, roads, bridges, and electrical infrastructure.
Nepal Horror Caught On Cam: People Seen Fleeing Moments Before Disaster Struck | Videos Hindustan Times
A sudden flood in Nepal leaves numerous dead and hundreds missing. The landslide wiped out villages, markets, roads and hydropower projects
Terrifying footage of Nepal's flash flood tsunami disaster: Apocalyptic videos show unstoppable wall of water obliterating everything in its path with nowhere to run for victims Daily Mail
A catastrophic flood from Nepal's Bhotekoshi River has led to severe devastation in Rasuwa district, where mud-laden waters have ravaged homes and bridges. With river currents surging unexpectedly, the fate of many remains uncertain, as reports indicate that over a hundred Indians and thirty-seven NRIs are unaccounted for. Local authorities have declared high alerts, strongly encouraging residents to seek refuge in safer areas.
Dramatic footage shows the moment a bridge in Trishuli, Nepal, was swept away by raging floodwaters on Wednesday (26 August).
Nepal flash flood videos The Statesman
Nearly 300 foreign nationals from countries including the U.S. and India were reported missing after the floods.
A flash flood originating in Tibet swept away villages, bridges, and roads, leaving at least 18 dead and hundreds of tourists missing Read Full Article at RT.com
A strong monsoon flood hit the Himalayan region of Nepal on the border with Tibet. The water carried away entire villages and severely damaged roads, bridges, and energy facilities.