Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Manisha Koirala Urges India, China, Nepal Cooperation After Floods
Nepal is dealing with very serious flash floods.
The disaster began on August 26 near the Nepal-Tibet border.
An ice-rock avalanche connected to a glacial collapse sent water, mud and debris downstream.
Towns, villages, roads and hydropower facilities were damaged.
Reports gave different numbers for the people who died or went missing.
Manisha Koirala asked Nepal, India and China to work together.
She said global warming needs urgent attention.
She also asked people around the world to support Nepal and visit the country.
Rescue teams were still searching for victims when she spoke.
Manisha Koirala urged Nepal, India and China to cooperate on climate-related disasters.
She said Nepal was facing the effects of global warming and called for collective action.
Flash floods began on August 26 after an ice-rock avalanche linked to a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Reports gave differing tolls: 781 deaths and over 2,500 missing, or 800 deaths and over 3,000 missing.
Koirala appealed for international support and continued tourism to help Nepal’s affected communities.
- Who
- Actress Manisha Koirala, Nepalese officials, rescue teams and communities affected by the floods.
- What
- Koirala called for regional cooperation, international support and continued tourism as Nepal responded to devastating flash floods.
- When
- The floods began on August 26; Koirala spoke at the event on Sunday, August 30.
- Where
- The disaster affected areas near the Nepal-Tibet border and parts of northern and central Nepal; the solidarity event was held in Kathmandu.
- Why
- The floods followed an ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse, while Koirala highlighted global warming and the need for collective action.
- Solidarity event
- ‘In Solidarity with Nepal,’ led by spiritual leader Sadhguru in Kathmandu.
- Disaster date
- August 26.
- Reported death toll
- Reports cited either 781 deaths or 800 deaths, with the latter figure including related disasters in Nepal and Tibet.
- People missing
- Reports cited more than 2,500 to more than 3,000 missing people.
- Cause described
- An ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Damage reported
- Floods destroyed towns and villages, damaged infrastructure and washed away hydropower facilities.
- Koirala’s appeal
- She urged cooperation among Nepal, India and China, international support and continued travel to Nepal.
