Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Floods Kill 165, Leave 1,500 Missing Across Himalayas
Severe floods have affected parts of Nepal and Tibet.
At least 165 people have died.
Nearly 1,500 people are still missing.
About 800 of the missing people are foreigners.
In Nepal, floodwaters moved through Rasuwa district and nearby river systems.
The floods destroyed bridges and roads.
Many places also lost electricity.
More than 5,000 army and police personnel are searching for people and helping with rescues.
At least 165 people have been killed across Nepal and Tibet, according to the latest reports.
Nearly 1,500 people remain missing, including around 800 foreigners.
Floods swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district and continued downstream through several river systems.
At least 19 bridges and about 40 kilometres of roads were washed away.
More than 5,000 Nepalese army and police personnel have joined search and rescue efforts.
- Who
- At least 165 people have died, nearly 1,500 are missing, and more than 5,000 Nepalese army and police personnel are involved in the response.
- What
- Severe floods caused deaths, missing-person reports, infrastructure destruction, and power outages.
- When
- As of the latest reports cited in the article.
- Where
- Across Nepal and Tibet, including Nepal’s Rasuwa district and downstream river systems.
- Reported deaths
- At least 165 people
- Reported missing
- Nearly 1,500 people
- Missing foreigners
- Around 800
- Bridges destroyed
- At least 19
- Roads washed away
- About 40 kilometres
- Response personnel
- More than 5,000 Nepalese army and police personnel
- Affected river systems
- Lhende Khola, Bhote Koshi, and Trishuli