Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Nepal Flood Toll Crosses 1,000 as Rescue Searches Continue
Severe floods have caused a major disaster in Nepal and China.
More than 1,000 people have reportedly died, although reports give slightly different totals.
In Nepal, officials reported 987 deaths, while China reported 16.
Nearly 4,000 people are still missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
Rescue teams have saved at least 11,814 people.
Helicopters and other aircraft are helping reach communities cut off by damaged roads, bridges and landslides.
Indian tunnel-rescue teams are searching difficult hydropower tunnels in Nepal.
More rain and possible glacier collapses could cause additional flooding, so the next few days remain dangerous.
The flood death toll is reported above 1,000, including 987 deaths in Nepal and 16 in China.
Nepal’s disaster agency says 3,916 people remain missing, including 583 foreigners.
At least 11,814 people have been rescued from isolated communities.
Rescuers are searching for survivors and workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Renewed rain, rising barrier-lake levels and possible glacier collapses could trigger further flooding.
- Who
- People in Nepal and China, Nepali rescue teams, and foreign responders including specialised Indian tunnel-rescue teams are involved.
- What
- Catastrophic floods have killed more than 1,000 people, left thousands missing and prompted continuing rescue and tunnel-search operations.
- When
- More than a week after the floods began; the coming days remain critical.
- Where
- Nepal and China, including the Chilime and Langtang sites in Nepal and Gyirong in China.
- Why
- Rescuers are searching for survivors and missing people while officials monitor renewed rain, rising barrier-lake water levels and possible glacier collapses.
- Reported regional deaths
- More than 1,000; one report specifies 987 deaths in Nepal and 16 in China.
- People missing
- 3,916 according to Nepal’s disaster agency; another report rounds the figure to 4,000.
- Foreigners missing
- 583, according to Nepal’s disaster agency.
- People rescued
- At least 11,814; another report says more than 11,800.
- Indian tunnel operation
- Teams established a foothold at Chilime and probed 185 metres into a Langtang tunnel.
- Access challenges
- Destroyed roads, bridges and landslides have cut off communities.
- Further risks
- Renewed rain, rising nearby barrier-lake levels and possible glacier collapses.
