Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Nepal Flood Toll Reaches 1,295 as 275 Indians Missing
Severe flash floods struck Nepal near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
The floods killed at least 1,295 people, although one report gave a lower toll of 1,287.
Around 5,000 people are still missing.
Rescue teams have saved more than 12,000 people.
India said 275 of its citizens are still unaccounted for.
It also said 166 Indians were rescued and 1,907 crossed safely into Nepal from China.
India sent food and other supplies weighing about 95 tonnes.
It also sent 54 specialists to help with rescue, medical and identification work.
The numbers may change as rescuers find more people and identify victims.
Nepalese authorities reported at least 1,295 deaths, while another report put the toll at 1,287.
About 5,000 people remain missing, and emergency teams have rescued more than 12,000 people.
The Ministry of External Affairs said 275 Indian nationals remain unaccounted for and 166 have been rescued.
A total of 1,907 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China, with no Indian travelers reported stranded in Tibet.
India has sent about 95 tonnes of relief supplies on seven aircraft and deployed 54 specialists to support Nepal’s response.
- Who
- Nepalese authorities, rescue teams, the Government of Nepal, Indian nationals and India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- What
- Flash floods caused extensive deaths, disappearances and infrastructure damage in Nepal, while India rescued citizens and provided humanitarian assistance.
- When
- The floods began on August 26; the latest reports were issued on Friday, during the operation’s tenth day.
- Where
- Flood-affected areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, including central Nepal; some Indian nationals crossed into Nepal from China.
- Why
- The floods prompted search-and-rescue operations and India’s assistance to Nepal, including relief supplies, personnel and planned additional equipment.
- Reported death toll
- At least 1,295, though one report cited 1,287
- People missing
- Roughly 5,000; one report specified 5,083
- People rescued
- More than 12,000
- Indian nationals missing
- 275
- Indian nationals rescued
- 166
- Indian nationals entering Nepal from China
- 1,907
- Indian assistance
- About 95 tonnes of relief material on seven aircraft and 54 personnel
