Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Nepal Flash Floods Kill 157 as India Sends Aid
A very large flood struck parts of Nepal.
At least 157 people died, according to local media reports.
Many other people are still missing, including tourists and security personnel.
The flood began after an avalanche blocked a river tributary.
Water then rushed into areas near the Nepal-China border.
Several districts were badly affected by flooding and landslides.
India sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies to help people recover.
The RSS expressed sorrow and said it would make every possible effort to assist victims.
At least 157 people were killed and hundreds more were reported missing after flash floods struck Nepal.
The flooding affected Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi districts.
Reports said 391 tourists and 44 security personnel were among those missing.
An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River before the flood hit Timure near the Nepal-China border.
India provided Nepal with 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, while the RSS pledged to help victims.
- Who
- At least 157 people were killed, while tourists, security personnel and other residents were affected; the RSS and India offered assistance.
- What
- Flash floods caused deaths, widespread damage and disappearances in Nepal.
- When
- The severe flooding occurred on Wednesday morning, according to the RSS statement.
- Where
- The affected areas included Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi, with the flood first hitting Timure near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border.
- Why
- An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, causing the flooding.
- Reported deaths
- At least 157 people
- Missing people
- 391 tourists and 44 security personnel were reported missing
- Affected districts
- Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi
- Flood trigger
- An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River
- Initial impact site
- Timure, near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border
- Indian assistance
- 10 tonnes of humanitarian relief materials
- RSS response
- The organisation expressed condolences and pledged to provide possible assistance