Nepal Flash Flood 2026 LIVE Updates: Nepal has been reeling under the impact of devastating flash floods along the country's border with Tibet that have so far killed more than 500 people and left thousands missing.
A glacier collapse led to a sudden massive flood in the Bhote Koshi River in the Rasuwa district bordering Tibet on Wednesday, causing widespread damage.
At least 579 bodies have so far been found, with more than 2,000 people still unaccounted for, including 320 Indians.
Here Are Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates:
Flash Floods In Nepal: 320 Indians Still Missing
At least 320 Indians remain missing, and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday night.
The MEA said 153 Indian nationals stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal.
Twenty-one Indians arrived in New Delhi Friday afternoon, a day after they reached Kathmandu from the flood-affected areas of Nepal, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Sixty-three Indian nationals, working at the Trishuli-One hydropower project, were also rescued, he said.
Update on Indian nationals impacted by the floods in Nepal ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/bIHHFT9943
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 28, 2026
"There are also around 100 persons of Indian origin who remained uncontactable. These are people of Indian origin who may have gone for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, but they hold other nationalities," he said.
The MEA also released a list of 149 Indians who crossed over from China to Nepal.
Update on Indian nationals impacted by the floods in Nepal.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) August 28, 2026
Please see the names of 149 Indian nationals who safely crossed from China to Nepal today (28 August 2026 )
Details below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/kvohBTAcAi
Nepal Flood News LIVE: 12 From Assam Missing In Nepal
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that at least 12 people from the state have been reported missing in Nepal.
The list includes three persons from Karbi Anglong - Rhituopurno Brahma, Montri Basumatary and Soneswar Narzary. The three had reportedly travelled to Nepal in search of work about two weeks back.
Others on the list are Rahul Daimary of Golaghat, Shatadal Nath of Hojai, two persons from Nalbari - Arun Mahanta and Dr Tirtha Chaliha of Nalbari Medical College and Hospital - and three from Guwahati - Dipali Sarkar, Pankaj Naug and Manash Kunar Ghosh.
He said that they are in touch with their families and "coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure their safety and earliest possible return home".
Till now we have been able to establish details of 12 people from Assam who are yet to be traced in Nepal.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 28, 2026
Efforts are underway to establish connection with them and safely rescue them. https://t.co/hDRtdeQIqN pic.twitter.com/CELAGNU5Qy
Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates: 3rd Flight With Assistance From India Reaches Kathmandu
India's third tranche of 10 tonnes of relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal has reached Kathmandu, alongside an 11-member team of doctors and paramedics and a reconnaissance crew to assess tunnel rescue operations.
Third flight with assistance from India reaches Kathmandu.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2026
Relief supplies and an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team are now on the ground.
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New Delhi on Wednesday had dispatched 10 tonnes of HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) materials to the neighbouring country, while another consignment of 37.5 tonnes of relief supplies was sent on Thursday.
Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates: Rescue Ops Enter Day 4
Nepal continues to reel under the impact of devastating flash floods along the country's border with Tibet that have so far killed more than 500 people and left thousands missing.
At least 579 bodies have so far been found, with rescue operations on for the fourth day for more than 2,000 people still unaccounted for.
