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Nepal Flood Crisis: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing as Rescue Teams Search Debris and Tunnels

A catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 788 people and left over 2,500 missing, with 933 hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnel systems. Rescue operations continue as international experts and local teams search for survivors amid ongoing risks of further flooding and structural collapse.

The flood, which struck Nepal and Tibet in late August 2026, caused widespread devastation, with rivers overflowing and swallowing entire villages. The death toll, reported by multiple outlets, ranges from 750 to 797, with some bodies still being recovered. Over 3,000 people remain missing, including hundreds of foreigners and hydropower workers. The Guardian and WION report that 933 hydropower workers are missing and feared trapped in tunnel systems, while other sources suggest the number could be higher.

Where Sources Diverge

The death toll varies between sources, ranging from 750 to 797.

infobae

750 dead

press-trust-of-india

781 dead

wion

788 dead

guardian

797 dead

The number of missing people varies between sources, ranging from 2,500 to 3,048.

wion

2,500 missing

adnkronos

over 4,200 missing

guardian

3,048 missing

france24

over 3,000 missing

The number of hydropower workers missing varies between sources, ranging from 933 to 933.

adnkronos

933 workers trapped in hydropower tunnel systems

aftenposten

933 workers at hydropower plants are among the over 3,000 still missing

the-hindu

More than 900 workers are missing from hydropower sites

Timelines

Sources

WireAdnkronosAug 31, 09:32 AM
Flood in Nepal, over 900 dead. 933 workers trapped in hydropower tunnel systems

(Adnkronos) - Another 4,200 missing. The wife of one of the workers in the tunnels: "Perhaps they are still alive"

IndependentThe HinduAug 31, 08:38 AM
Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 933 workers trapped in hydropower projects

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the country is facing an “unimaginable and heartbreaking” disaster

IndependentThe StatesmanAug 31, 08:19 AM
Nepal flood death toll hits 788; 20 Andhra, Telangana pilgrims reach Kathmandu, 14 still untraceable - The Statesman

Nepal flood death toll hits 788; 20 Andhra, Telangana pilgrims reach Kathmandu, 14 still untraceable  The Statesman

IndependentAftenpostenAug 31, 08:06 AM
933 hydropower workers missing after flood disaster in Nepal

933 workers at hydropower plants are among the over 3,000 still missing after the flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet.

IndependentWIONAug 31, 08:05 AM
Nepal-Tibet floods LIVE: Death toll climbs to 788, over 140 Indians evacuated - WION

Nepal-Tibet floods LIVE: Death toll climbs to 788, over 140 Indians evacuated  WION

WireAsian News InternationalAug 31, 07:34 AM
Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 788; over 140 Indian nationals evacuated - ANI News

Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 788; over 140 Indian nationals evacuated  ANI News

IndependentWIONAug 30, 10:20 PM
NEPAL FLOOD: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing | 933 Hydropower Workers Feared Trapped - wionews.com

NEPAL FLOOD: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing | 933 Hydropower Workers Feared Trapped  wionews.com

IndependentWIONAug 30, 10:20 PM
NEPAL FLOOD: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing | 933 Hydropower Workers Feared Trapped - WION

NEPAL FLOOD: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing | 933 Hydropower Workers Feared Trapped  WION

IndependentThe HinduAug 30, 09:20 PM
Nepal struggles to preserve recovered bodies as flood toll touches 788

More than 900 workers are missing from hydropower sites and officials believe around 100 people trapped inside tunnels are alive; experts from India, China, and South Korea have joined the Nepal Army’s efforts to rescue these workers

IndependentThe GuardianAug 30, 08:39 PM
‘The river has taken everything’: people return to remains of their homes in Nepal

Precariousness of living in Devighat by the Trishuli River underlined as waters swell again and residents flee to higher ground Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates The bodies continue to wash up. But the morgues have already run out of room. Since the deadly floods coursed through the Himalayan valleys of Nepal and Tibet, the numbers of people killed have continued to rise. The bodies have surfaced in their hundreds and continue to be pulled from the thick, tar-like mud that engulfed everything after the flood waters had receded. By Sunday, the death toll stood at 797 in Nepal and Tibet. Continue reading...

WireAssociated PressAug 30, 07:35 PM
Residents in Nepal region return to ruined homes to salvage belongings - AP News

Residents in Nepal region return to ruined homes to salvage belongings  AP News

IndependentWIONAug 30, 07:20 PM
Nepal Flood Crisis: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing As Rescue Teams Search Debris And Tunnels - WION

Nepal Flood Crisis: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing As Rescue Teams Search Debris And Tunnels  WION

IndependentThe StarAug 30, 06:56 PM
Death toll climbing: 781 dead and 2,502 still missing in mudslide disaster in Nepal, say authorities - The Star

Death toll climbing: 781 dead and 2,502 still missing in mudslide disaster in Nepal, say authorities  The Star

IndependentEl EspectadorAug 30, 06:51 PM
The tragedy striking Nepal: 768 dead and hundreds of foreigners missing

Nepal and China have 768 deaths and over 3,000 missing after the floods that devastated border areas. Rescue operations continue.

WirePress Trust of IndiaAug 30, 06:18 PM
Death toll from flash flood rises to 16 in Tibet, nearly 550 missing - Press Trust of India

Death toll from flash flood rises to 16 in Tibet, nearly 550 missing Press Trust of India

WirePress Trust of IndiaAug 30, 06:02 PM
Death toll reaches 781 in Nepal flash floods - Press Trust of India

Death toll reaches 781 in Nepal flash floods Press Trust of India

StateXinhuaAug 30, 05:59 PM
781 dead, 2,502 still missing in mudslide disaster in Nepal: authorities - Xinhua

781 dead, 2,502 still missing in mudslide disaster in Nepal: authorities  Xinhua

IndependentThe GuardianAug 30, 04:55 PM
Nepal-Tibet death toll rises amid new flood fears and race to free group trapped in tunnel

Combined toll of more than 750 dead and 3,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating flood ‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospital Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet have battled through leg-sucking mud amid the threat of fresh flooding to search for thousands of people still missing after a deadly wall of water swept through the Himalayan border zone, engulfing entire villages. The latest updates on Sunday put the number of missing at 3,048, including hundreds of foreigners. There were 768 confirmed deaths, and reports of some bodies swept downstream possibly as far as India. Continue reading...

WirePress Trust of IndiaAug 30, 04:06 PM
Nepal flash floods death toll surges to 768; authorities warn of rising water levels in Bhotekoshi River - Press Trust of India

Nepal flash floods death toll surges to 768; authorities warn of rising water levels in Bhotekoshi River Press Trust of India

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 30, 03:48 PM
Death toll in Nepal-China flash floods rises to 768 - Apa.az

Death toll in Nepal-China flash floods rises to 768 Apa.az

IndependentBdnews24Aug 30, 09:01 AM
Nepal-Tibet flood toll hits 750, thousands still missing - bdnews24.com

Nepal-Tibet flood toll hits 750, thousands still missing bdnews24.com

PublicFrance 24Aug 30, 08:59 AM
Nepal-Tibet floods live: At least 750 dead as rescue efforts enter fifth day

At least 750 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet near the Chinese border, local authorities said Sunday. Rescue efforts are entering a fifth day, with thousands rescued but hundreds of foreign nationals and hydropower workers still unaccounted for. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.