disasterTuesday, September 1, 2026event Sep 210 sources

Nepal and Tibet Floods Kill Over 1,100, 4,462 Still Missing

Floods and glacier collapses in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in over 1,100 deaths and approximately 4,462 missing persons. The disaster, triggered by extreme weather and glacial instability, has prompted international aid efforts. Chinese and Nepali authorities report conflicting casualty figures, with some sources citing higher death tolls and missing counts.

The floods and glacier collapses in Nepal and Tibet, which occurred on August 26, 2026, have caused widespread devastation. According to Adnkronos, the death toll exceeds 1,100 with 4,500 people missing. Ouest-France and Bernama report 1,130 deaths and 4,462 missing. Jordan News Agency states the death toll is 1,003 with nearly 4,000 missing. Some missing tourists have made contact with authorities, as reported by AP and Bangladesh Pratidin.

Where Sources Diverge

Adnkronos reports death toll exceeding 1,100 with 4,500 missing, while ouest-france and bernama report 1,130 dead and 4,462 missing.

adnkronos

Death toll exceeds 1,100, 4,500 missing

ouest-france

Death toll rises to 1,130, 4,462 missing

bernama

Death toll tops 1,000, 4,462 missing

Jordon News Agency reports death toll at 1,003 with 4,000 missing, while other sources report higher numbers.

jordan-news-agency

Death toll rises to 1,003, nearly 4,000 missing

adnkronos

Death toll exceeds 1,100, 4,500 missing

Timelines

Sources

IndependentBangladesh PratidinSep 2, 10:46 AM
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll exceeds 1,100 - en.bd-pratidin.com

Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll exceeds 1,100 en.bd-pratidin.com

WireAssociated PressSep 2, 10:16 AM
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100 - AP News

Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100  AP News

IndependentOuest-FranceSep 2, 09:54 AM
Flood in the Himalayas: Total death toll rises to 1,130 in Nepal and China, still 4,462 missing

A new casualty report issued Wednesday, September 2, by Chinese authorities raises the number of victims of the flood that occurred on Wednesday, August 26, in the Himalayas to 1,130. 4,462 people are still missing.

WireAdnkronosSep 2, 09:52 AM
Floods in Nepal and Tibet, deaths exceed 1,100

(Adnkronos) - The missing are almost 4,500

IndependentThe IndependentSep 2, 09:35 AM
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100

Some tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday

WireBernamaSep 2, 07:37 AM
Nepal-China Flash Floods Death Toll Tops 1,000 After 84 More Fatalities; 4,462 Missing - Bernama

Nepal-China Flash Floods Death Toll Tops 1,000 After 84 More Fatalities; 4,462 Missing Bernama

IndependentBerita HarianSep 2, 04:31 AM
Nepal Floods: Death Toll Exceeds 1,000

NUWAKOT: The number of deaths caused by the devastating floods in Nepal, following the collapse of a glacier in the Himalayan region, exceeded 1,000 yesterday.

PublicPBSSep 1, 09:40 PM
Nepal's death toll from glacier collapse and flood exceeds 1,000 - pbs.org

Nepal's death toll from glacier collapse and flood exceeds 1,000  pbs.org

PublicPBSSep 1, 09:40 PM
Nepal's death toll from glacier collapse and flood exceeds 1,000 - PBS

Nepal's death toll from glacier collapse and flood exceeds 1,000  PBS

WireJordan News AgencySep 1, 07:58 PM
Nepal Floods: Death toll rises to 1,003, nearly 4,000 missing - petra.gov.jo

Nepal Floods: Death toll rises to 1,003, nearly 4,000 missing  petra.gov.jo