Archive · 26 Aug 2026
India Stands With Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods
A powerful flash flood hit parts of Nepal on Wednesday.
The flood came through the Bhote Koshi River after originating in Tibet.
At least 46 people died, and nearly 500 people are missing.
Among the missing are 105 Indians and 37 other non-resident Indians.
Many of them were traveling toward Tibet for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Several districts and bridges were damaged by the water.
India’s President Droupadi Murmu expressed sympathy to Nepal’s president and its people.
She said India is ready to help with rescue and relief work.
At least 46 people died after flash floods swept through central Nepal on Wednesday.
Nearly 500 people remain missing, including at least 105 Indians and 37 non-resident Indians.
The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River around 9 a.m. local time.
Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitwan districts were affected, with several bridges damaged.
President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences and said India was ready to support Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts.
- Who
- People in Nepal were affected, including at least 105 Indians and 37 non-resident Indians among the missing; President Droupadi Murmu expressed support to Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel.
- What
- A massive flash flood killed at least 46 people, left nearly 500 missing and damaged bridges in central Nepal.
- When
- Wednesday, with the flood surging through the Bhote Koshi River at about 9 a.m. local time.
- Where
- The flooding affected Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitwan districts in central Nepal, including areas bordering Tibet.
- Why
- The flood caused widespread devastation; India offered solidarity and support for Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts.
- Deaths
- At least 46 people died, and 46 bodies had been recovered.
- Missing
- Nearly 500 people were reported missing.
- Indian nationals missing
- At least 105 Indians were among those missing.
- Other non-resident Indians missing
- At least 37 non-resident Indians were also missing.
- Flood timing
- The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at about 9 a.m. local time.
- Affected districts
- Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitwan were affected.
- Infrastructure damage
- At least four permanent bridges and several temporary bridges were damaged.
- India’s response
- President Droupadi Murmu said India was ready to support Nepal’s relief and rescue efforts.
