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Faf du Plessis Offers Prayers as Nepal Floods Worsen
Severe floods have hit Nepal, especially near the Nepal-Tibet border.
The floods have killed hundreds of people and left thousands missing.
Rescue teams have evacuated nearly 4,451 people, including visitors from other countries.
The Nepal Army is using about 6,700 personnel to help with rescue and relief work.
More than 1,700 injured people are receiving medical care.
India has sent supplies, medical workers and tunnel-rescue experts to help.
Cricketer Faf du Plessis said he was very sad because he had visited Nepal before.
He remembered the kindness of the people and offered his thoughts and prayers.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis called Nepal’s floods devastating and offered prayers to victims and survivors.
Du Plessis recalled visiting Nepal while playing for Biratnagar Kings in the 2025 Nepal Premier League.
The floods have reportedly killed 626 people, left 2,426 missing and led to the evacuation of nearly 4,451 people, including 187 foreigners.
The Nepal Army has deployed around 6,700 personnel, while more than 1,700 injured victims are receiving emergency treatment.
Following a request from Kathmandu, India sent 62 tonnes of relief supplies and an 11-member team, including medical and tunnel-rescue specialists.
- Who
- Flood victims and survivors in Nepal, Nepalese rescue teams, India and former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis.
- What
- Catastrophic floods have caused deaths, disappearances, injuries and evacuations, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations.
- Where
- Across Nepal, particularly in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
- When
- Du Plessis posted his message on August 29, 2026; India has provided relief since Wednesday.
- Why
- The flooding has created a humanitarian emergency requiring rescue operations, medical treatment and relief assistance.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- 626 people
- People missing
- 2,426 people
- People evacuated
- Nearly 4,451, including 187 foreigners
- Nepal Army deployment
- Around 6,700 personnel
- People receiving treatment
- More than 1,700 injured victims
- Indian relief material
- 62 tonnes, including tents, blankets, hygiene kits, medicines, food items, pumps and generators
- Indian response team
- 11 members, including medical personnel and specialized tunnel-rescue experts
Quotes
Faf du Plessis
Former South Africa cricket captain who played in Nepal’s 2025 Premier League
“I was lucky enough to visit Nepal last year and experience firsthand the kindness of its people and the incredible beauty of the country. It’s devastating to see what has happened. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, and with the families and communities facing such heartbreaking loss,”
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