Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Simbu Expresses Grief After Devastating Floods Kill 157 in Nepal
A sudden flood caused major destruction in Nepal.
At least 157 people died, and many others were still missing.
The flood began after an avalanche blocked a river tributary.
Water then rushed into the Timure area near the Nepal-China border.
There was no rainfall warning, so people were not prepared.
Tourists and security workers were among those reported missing.
Bridges, hydropower projects and buildings were also damaged or swept away.
Actor Simbu shared prayers for the victims and people waiting to be rescued.
Actor Silambarasan, known as Simbu, expressed grief over the deadly floods in Nepal.
At least 157 people were killed, while several hundred others were reported missing after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River.
An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary, sending floodwaters toward Timure near the Nepal-China border.
Reports said 391 tourists and 44 security personnel went missing, while the government separately listed dozens of security personnel as out of contact.
The disaster swept away hydropower projects, bridges, banks and other public and private properties as authorities continued assessing the damage.
- Who
- At least 157 people were killed, while tourists, security personnel and other residents were among those missing; actor Silambarasan, known as Simbu, expressed concern.
- What
- A flash flood caused deaths, disappearances and extensive damage to infrastructure and property.
- When
- The reports describe the disaster as having already occurred; no exact date was provided.
- Where
- The flooding struck the Timure area near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border, after affecting the Bhote Koshi River region.
- Why
- An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi, triggering the flood; no rainfall was reported beforehand.
- Deaths
- At least 157 people were reported killed.
- Missing people
- Several hundred people were reported missing, including 391 tourists and 44 security personnel.
- Security personnel out of contact
- The government said 44 Nepal Army personnel, 28 police personnel and 13 Armed Police Force personnel remained out of contact.
- Flood cause
- An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River.
- Infrastructure damage
- Nine hydropower projects, at least 19 motorable bridges and several properties were swept away.
- Public response
- Actor Silambarasan, also known as Simbu, posted prayers for victims, affected families and people awaiting rescue.