Nepal Floods Leave 384 Tourists Missing, 95 Dead; 579 Missing, 362 Dead Reported by Some Sources
A catastrophic flood triggered by a landslide and avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, 2026, killed at least 95 people and left 384 tourists missing. The death toll and number of missing persons vary widely across reports, with some outlets citing up to 362 deaths and 579 missing. Rescue operations face challenges due to inaccessible areas and high water levels.
Where Sources Diverge
The number of missing tourists ranges from 384 to 403, with some sources citing 579 missing.
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403 tourists missing
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The death toll varies from 95 to 157, with some sources reporting up to 362 deaths.
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The cause of the flood is attributed to a landslide, avalanche, and possibly an earthquake.
cause of the flood is still unclear
earthquake of magnitude 4.4 triggered the flood
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Is someone you know missing after Nepal floods? See the police list of unidentified dead The Statesman
Aerial photo showing the scene of houses affected by the landslide and mudflow in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Thursday (27/8/2026). Authorities ...
They are among 55 Malaysians who have been uncontactable since flash floods hit Nepal's Rasuwa district.
Nepali police release names of missing Malaysian flood victims The Star
Nepal police release names of 23 Malaysians missing in deadly flood disaster Malay Mail
HYDERABAD: Nepal Police on Thursday released a list of individuals missing in the country's flood disaster, including foreigners.
The catastrophic floods have killed more than 380 people and left hundreds more missing
Nepal floods: British nurse among 33 missing The Times
The faces of Britons missing in Nepal: Families in agony as they anxiously await answers on their loved ones after deadly 'tsunami from the sky' Daily Mail
Up To 90 American Tourists Thought Missing In Nepal Floods—Here’s Why Accurate Numbers Are Hard To Come By Forbes
The Britons missing in Nepal 'tsunami from the sky': Nurse is among hundreds of Westerners missing amid fears thousands have died Daily Mail
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
The official document from the Nepal Tourism Board lists 127 Nepalese and 517 foreigners. India is the most affected country, followed by the United States, Ukraine, and Malaysia. However, the numbers continue to change: 'Not reachable' does not necessarily mean swept away by the flood.
At least 362 deaths while rescue efforts search for over 1,400 missing: this is the catastrophic and still provisional toll of the devastating floods in Nepal and China.
Rescue teams are searching for nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, after floods killed at least 270 Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Rescue teams in Nepal are searching for at least 33 British nationals who are among those missing after flash floods ravaged its border with Tibet, killing at least 270 people. Nearly 1,400 people are missing, most of them tourists, authorities have said, after a glacier collapse triggered floods that roared down valleys and razed entire villages. Continue reading...
JUST IN: Six South Africans now missing in deadly Nepal flash floods The Citizen
Nepal floods leave 644 tourists missing, authorities say tass.com
Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood RNZ
No Thai casualties reported in Nepal floods Thai PBS World
Nations with tourists missing in Nepal flood bdnews24.com
Nepal flash flood: What we know about the missing New Zealanders RNZ
Nepali police says 270 bodies have been recovered, while over 800 are still missing in total, according to authorities.
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 17 Malaysians on Mount Kailash pilgrimage out of contact, another group led by Everest climber N. Mohanadas safe Malay Mail
Four South Africans missing in deadly Nepal flash floods The Citizen
List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal flood The Straits Times
List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal flood Reuters
Flooding and mud slides hit the Rasuaw region in the morning on Wednesday, killing at least 95 people, Nepali police said.
On Thursday, the death toll after floods in the mountainous area has been reported to 165. Many tourists are reported missing.
Asian nations scramble to find tourists missing in Himalayan floods Nikkei Asia
Severe flash floods and mudslides have already claimed many lives in Nepal. And the number is rising. Entire villages were washed away, and numerous people are missing. Severe damage also occurred in the neighboring Tibet.
Foreign nationals from 28 countries among 579 missing after Nepal floods — police tass.com
KATHMANDU: Hundreds of foreigners and tourists are missing in Nepal after a devastating flash flood on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people.
Foreigners missing in Nepal's flash floods Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Around 340 foreigners among over 400 tourists missing after Nepal flood Nation Thailand
(Adnkronos) - New Delhi, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)--Nepalese tourism authorities said that 403 tourists, including five Japanese nationals, have been unaccounted for after flooding caused by a landslide in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on Wednesday. According to Nepalese police, the death toll from the flood has reached at least 157. Many people, including local residents, are missing, and search and rescue operations are continuing. The Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, said that the embassy and the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo "are working together to confirm the safety of Japanese nationals" in Nepal in the wake of the disaster. Heavy damage has been reported in Shigatse in Tibet, which borders the Himalayan country. China Central Television said that three people died and 265 remain unaccounted for. It is unclear whether there is some overlap between the casualty figures announced by Nepalese authorities and the Chinese broadcaster. Of the 403 missing tourists, 62 are Nepalese. Indians accounted for 133, the largest by nationality, followed by 47 Americans, 34 Australians and 33 Britons. Many of the missing people joined a pilgrimage tour to religious sites in Tibet. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday called on anyone with information about the whereabouts of the five missing Japanese nationals to contact the Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu. "I'm praying so that the precious lives of Japanese nationals, citizens of Nepal and foreign visitors to the country will be protected," she said in a social media post. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
KATHMANDU – A mid-morning flash flood on the Bhotekoshi river wreaked havoc across three districts on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people, leaving scores, including security personnel and foreign tourists, missing, and sweeping away private and public property in one of the country’s worst disasters in recent years. The flood was caused after an avalanche blocked [...]
Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for Malay Mail
Five New Zealand citizens missing after Nepal flood RNZ
4 Ladysmith residents among 6 South Africans missing after devastating Nepal floods The Citizen
NEPAL: At least 157 bodies were found, while more than 400 tourists are reported missing after a landslide triggered flooding in the Himalayan border area between Nepal and Tibet, China, yesterday.
Smartraveller has issued urgent advice for Australians in Nepal as deadly flash floods devastate communities and destroy critical transport links.
A flood wave in the Himalayas has killed over 150 people. Numerous travelers and locals are still missing. The most important answers regarding the disaster.
Seven Maharashtra tourists stuck in Nepal, four of them safe; CMO issues helpline numbers Press Trust of India
Over 340 tourists, among them Australians, Indians and Malaysians, missing in Nepal-Tibet floods The Straits Times
The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.
The floods mainly affected the Rasuwa district.
Grave fears are growing for 34 Australians reportedly missing after catastrophic flash floods tore through Nepal, killing at least 157 people.
Britons among hundreds feared dead in Nepal flood The Times
Nepal flash flood: Five New Zealanders missing - reports RNZ
Reports: Five New Zealanders missing in Nepal | Ryan Bridge TODAY NZ Herald
At least 34 Australians and hundreds of tourists missing in unstoppable floodwaters in Nepal Daily Mail
Comment on the article: In Nepal, a landslide killed hundreds of tourists, dozens were injured - Nashe Niva
Among the victims of the large-scale flood in Nepal, there are no organized Russian tourists. This was reported by Vice President of the Alliance of Tour Operators, Aleksan Mkrtychyan, to "Izvestia" on August 26.
More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 Britons Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates Thirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board. The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday. The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for. Continue reading...
The Nepal Tourist Board said the number of missing people following the floods had risen from 384 to 403 - with 33 UK citizens among 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for
384 People Reported Missing After Nepal Flash Floods Saudi Press Agency
Devastating flash floods in Nepal have left 95 dead and 291 foreign tourists missing. Get the latest updates on the Nepal floods and missing nationalities. Read More: https://punchng.com/95-die-291-foreign-tourists-missing-in-nepals-flash-floods/
Hundreds of tourists have gone missing as a result of devastating floods. About 30 Finns have reported traveling to Nepal, which has been flooded, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Iltalehti. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not have information on whether Finns are among the injured or the deceased.
Foreign tourists missing in Nepal's flash floods Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Comment on the article: Due to the flood in Nepal, 384 tourists were killed - Nasza Niwa
Four Maharashtra tourists stuck in Nepal floods, safe: officials Press Trust of India
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
The foreign tourists missing in Nepal's flash floods Bangkok Post
Nepal Flood Leaves 384 Tourists Missing Chosun Ilbo
Article comments: Hundreds of tourists missing, dozens dead after devastating landslide in Nepal Our Weekly
Wisma Putra advises citizens residing in or travelling through the country to register and regularly update their contact details through the e-Konsular portal.
HYDERABAD: A total of 17 Malaysian citizens among hundreds of foreign nationals reported missing following a flash flood that caused devastation in the Rasuwa district, Nepal on Wednesday morning, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
Pomper emphasizes that it is about an extremely busy border area through which numerous tourist groups pass daily, among them a large number of pilgrims
Authorities deployed rescue teams and helicopters while assessing damage to roads, homes, and basic services.
MOSCOW: More than 380 tourists, including 291 foreigners, were reported missing after floods in Nepal, according to the Nepal Tourism Board on Wednesday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
Hundreds of people are still missing after the landslide in Nepal. Initial analyses point to a chain reaction in the high mountains. How landslides form – and what may have happened in this specific case.
More than 300 tourists remain unaccounted for, and at least 19 people have died following severe flooding and a mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, after the disaster struck on Wednesday. The post Deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border, 384 tourists missing appeared first on Vanguard News.
A landslide in Nepal killed 22 people and resulted in at least 384 tourists being reported missing. Authorities have intensified search and rescue operations in Rasuwa.
Approximately 400 tourists, including foreign nationals, are reported missing after a devastating flood hit several villages in northern Nepal, near the border with China, on Wednesday morning. Authorities confirmed the death of at least 17 people, though the number of casualties could rise, according to CNN. An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 triggered [...]
A 13-year-old girl is among 12 British tourists missing in Nepal after an avalanche led to major flooding along the Bhotekoshi River - hundreds of tourists are missing in total
Upon receiving information that more than 380 tourists are missing in Nepal after a major flood, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (URM) states that the Lithuanian embassy in India is monitoring the situation. Indeed, the ministry says it currently has no information about missing or affected Lithuanian citizens.
Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing.
An enormous flood devastated the border region of Nepal with Tibet, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing
According to the initial reports, an earthquake may have caused landslides and mudflows that triggered the landslides.
Officials issued warnings to residents of several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of rivers
A powerful flood covered the Himalayan mountain region, at least eight people died, and the fate of hundreds of tourists remains unknown
The flood hit Syabrubesi, the starting point of the popular Langtang hiking route.
Following a massive flood in Nepal, which devastated the border region with Tibet, it was impossible to contact more than 380 tourists, mostly foreigners. According to a Nepalese tourism official, among the missing foreigners are also travelers from Lithuania.
Following a massive flood in Nepal, which hit the border region with Tibet, it was impossible to contact more than 380 tourists, mostly foreigners. According to a Nepalese tourism official, among the missing foreigners are also travelers from Lithuania.
In Nepal, sudden floods have caused massive destruction, the disappearance of hundreds of people and at least 95 deaths according to an initial report.
The phenomenon devastated the border region with Tibet, causing at least 19 deaths
Bishkek, 26.08.26 /Kabar/. Over 380 tourists are unaccounted for after the floods in Nepal. This was reported by the country's Tourism Department. According to the information, the number of tourists who have been stranded in affected areas is 384, as per advance information obtained from tourism companies.
Over 380 tourists uncontactable after floods hit Nepal border region Malay Mail
At least 19 killed in floods in Nepal -- authorities Xinhua
Landslides caused by flooding at the Nepal-China border triggered a disaster, resulting in 384 tourists being reported missing. Eight people were confirmed dead
Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in Nepal flash floods as death toll rises to 17 Apa.az
Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in Nepal flash floods as death toll rises to 17 - VIDEO Apa.az
Hundreds missing, including foreign tourists, in Nepal's floods Armenpress
At least 12 Britons are among 400 people missing after flash floods struck border area between Nepal and Tibet
Nepal flooding leaves over 380 tourists, mostly foreigners, unaccounted for nhk.or.jp
The missing include travellers from Malaysia, India, the US and the UK, as well as over 90 Nepali nationals.
The Nepal Tourism Department reported on the 26th (local time) that nearly 400 tourists have been missing due to flooding in Nepal. The department stated in a statement that, according to preliminary records received from tourism and travel agencies, a total of 384 tourists have been confirmed missing in the affected area, including 291 foreigners and 93 Nepalese. CNN reported that among the missing individuals are travelers from India, Australia, the Netherlands, South Africa, the UK, and Malaysia. According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nine South Korean citizens are also missing. Ten South Korean citizens were temporarily isolated but are now in a safe condition, waiting for rescue. Concerns have arisen that more casualties may occur due to the large number of missing persons. Local police have reported that 95 people have died so far. CNN noted that "helicopters are searching flood-affected areas, but some areas have water levels too high for landing," and "the cause of the flood is still unclear."
Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
Hundreds are missing after the flood and the river swept entire villages in the morning, causing massive damage in Nepal and Tibet. The flood also caused significant damage to infrastructure and power systems, and the government of Nepal has requested assistance from India and China due to the flood.
At least 17 people died in Wednesday's flash flood and landslide along the Nepal-Tibet border. The Nepal Tourism Authority reported 384 missing travelers, including 291 foreigners. According to officials, the landslide and flood may be related to an earthquake.
384 visitors reported missing after floods in Nepal -- media Xinhua
Severe flash floods and mudslides have claimed at least 22 lives in Nepal. Entire villages were swept away. Numerous people are missing. Heavy damage also occurred in the neighboring Tibet.
At least 19 people were killed in a powerful flood that hit northern Nepal on Wednesday, according to AFP news agency, citing a police representative.
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