Archive · 26 Aug 2026
India Prepares Air Relief as Nepal Floods Leave Hundreds Missing
Severe flash floods hit parts of Nepal on Wednesday.
The Bhote Koshi River in the Rasuwa area was among the affected places.
Many travelers are reported missing, including more than 100 Indians.
The Nepal Tourism Board said 384 travelers were missing, but the list is still being checked.
Reports give different numbers for the deaths, ranging from at least seven to at least 16.
India has prepared military transport planes to take relief supplies to Nepal.
Nepal’s Army and other rescue workers are using helicopters and trying to find people.
Officials have warned people near rivers to move to safer places and stay alert.
The Indian Air Force has placed C-17, C-130J and C-295 aircraft on standby for Nepal relief operations.
A C-130J was expected to carry relief material to Nepal late Wednesday, while one report said a C-17 could depart Thursday afternoon.
Nepal Tourism Board reported 384 travelers missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals.
Reported fatalities differ: one account cited at least 16 deaths, while another cited at least seven confirmed deaths.
Nepalese authorities, the Nepal Army, India and rescue agencies are coordinating operations after floods damaged villages, roads, bridges and infrastructure.
- Who
- Flood-affected residents and travelers, the governments of Nepal and India, the Indian Air Force, the Nepal Army, the Indian Embassy in Nepal and rescue agencies.
- What
- Nepal is responding to severe flash floods while India prepares aircraft, supplies and humanitarian assistance.
- When
- The floods occurred Wednesday; a C-130J was expected to depart by late Wednesday evening, while a C-17 was reported as scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
- Where
- The main reported impact area is the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa area, with effects also reported in Nuwakot and Dhading and warnings issued for several riverside districts.
- Why
- The response aims to rescue missing people, assist flood victims and deliver relief after deaths and extensive damage to settlements and infrastructure.
- Aircraft on standby
- The Indian Air Force placed C-17, C-130J and C-295 transport aircraft on standby.
- Planned relief flight
- A C-130J was expected to fly relief material to Nepal by late Wednesday evening.
- Missing travelers
- Nepal Tourism Board reported 384 travelers missing: 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals.
- Missing Indians
- The reported missing list included 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians.
- Reported fatalities
- One report cited at least 16 deaths, while another cited at least seven confirmed deaths.
- Flood timing and location
- The flash flood struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
- Rescue progress
- At least 25 people had reportedly been rescued by Wednesday afternoon.
Sources
IAF Keeps Transport Fleet On Standby As India Prepares Nepal Flood Relief Assistance
IAF Keeps Transport Fleet On Standby For Relief Operations In Nepal, C-130J Aircraft Expected To Take Off With Relief Material Today
Indian C-130 Jet Ready To Leave For Nepal Flood Relief Ops, IAF Offers Help
