Archive · 27 Aug 2026
World Leaders Offer Support After Nepal Flash Floods
Nepal has been hit by very powerful flash floods.
More than 160 people have died.
Many people, including tourists from other countries, cannot currently be contacted.
Reports say hundreds of foreign and Nepali tourists are missing.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are trying to find their citizens.
Their governments are working with officials in Nepal.
They are also offering help to families and people who need emergency assistance.
Rescue efforts are continuing.
More than 160 people were killed in Nepal’s devastating flash floods.
Reports say 391 foreign tourists and 93 Nepali tourists remain out of contact.
At least 34 Australians, 24 Canadians, five New Zealanders and 19 Malaysians are reportedly missing.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are coordinating with Nepalese authorities and affected families.
Officials urged nationals in the affected region to contact authorities, register their whereabouts or seek consular assistance.
- Who
- More than 160 people died, while Nepali and foreign tourists remain unaccounted for; governments including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are assisting their nationals.
- What
- Devastating flash floods caused deaths and left hundreds of people missing or out of contact.
- When
- The statements from world leaders were reported on Thursday; the article gives no calendar date.
- Where
- Nepal, including areas along the Bhotekoshi River and the affected region.
- Why
- Governments are coordinating rescue, welfare checks and consular assistance after the floods.
- Reported deaths
- More than 160 people
- Foreign tourists out of contact
- 391
- Nepali tourists out of contact
- 93
- Australians reportedly missing
- At least 34
- Canadians reportedly missing
- 24
- New Zealanders reportedly missing
- 5
- Malaysians reportedly missing
- 19