Fatalities have been reported across both Nepal and Tibet. Nepal flood news live updates: Flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction, resulting in extensive loss of life and leaving numerous people unaccounted for. Indian pilgrims, foreign tourists, security personnel, and local residents are among those missing. Search and rescue underway to find missing people.
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More than 500 people remain unaccounted for, according to reports. At least 133 Indian nationals are reported missing. Other foreign nationals from the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Ukraine are also reported missing. Dozens of Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel were reported missing after floodwaters hit border posts and barracks in Rasuwa.
The flood struck the Bhotekoshi River corridor in northern Nepal and sent water, mud, rocks and debris through nearby settlements. Bodies have been recovered downstream in the Trishuli and Narayani river areas. The number could change as rescue teams reach more affected areas and officials check missing-person lists. Many were travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Reports say a rock and ice avalanche blocked a tributary near the Nepal-China border. The resulting debris dam later broke and sent a sudden surge of water downstream. The flood arrived with little warning in places such as Timure and Syaphrubesi. Homes, shops, bridges, roads and border facilities were swept away or badly damaged. Nepal’s security forces and helicopter teams are searching for survivors and recovering bodies. Damaged roads and bridges have made access difficult. India has also sent emergency aid and medical support to Nepal. Authorities continue to help locate missing Indian citizens and other travellers. The search remains active, and officials are expected to update the death and missing-person figures as more areas become accessible.
