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Nepal floods: Over 100 Indians missing; MEA issues helpline numbers
Nepal Flash Floods: Indian Embassy Issues Emergency Helpline For Affected Nationals
Nepal Floods: PM Modi Speaks to Balen Shah, Assures All Possible Humanitarian Aid
"Ready To Provide All Possible Assistance": PM Speaks With Nepal's Balen Shah
Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries including India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing as a result of the flash flood.
India On Standby To Assist Nepal: NDRF, IAF Ready With Relief Material As Rescue Ops Continue
India On Standby To Assist Nepal: NDRF, IAF Ready With Relief Material As Rescue Ops Continue
Alert issued as Nepal floodwaters head to Bihar, rescue teams on standby
Alert issued as Nepal floodwaters head to Bihar, rescue teams on standby
Bihar & UP On High Alert Over Nepal Flood Threat | Gandak Barrage Opens All 36 Gates | CM Meeting Held
Bihar & UP On High Alert Over Nepal Flood Threat | Gandak Barrage Opens All 36 Gates | CM Meeting Held
Nepal floods claim at least 22 lives
A total of 22 bodies have been recovered after flash floods hit the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and Tibet, a police official told Reuters on Wednesday.An avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods in Nepal, leaving hundreds of people missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.Also read: India assures all possible humanitarian, relief assistance to flood-hit NepalOfficials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing.Nepal has urged both India and
Indian C-130 Jet Ready To Leave For Nepal Flood Relief Ops, IAF Offers Help
The Nepal Army has deployed helicopters and disaster response personnel to the affected area.
Ice avalanche, glacial lake or earthquake? What triggered Nepal’s deadly floods
India Prepares IAF Aircraft & Relief Material For Flood-Hit Nepal as Death Toll Mounts
India Prepares IAF Aircraft & Relief Material For Flood-Hit Nepal as Death Toll Mounts
India Mobilises IAF C-130J & C-17 Aircraft to Send Urgent Relief and Medical Teams to Nepal
India Mobilises IAF C-130J & C-17 Aircraft to Send Urgent Relief and Medical Teams to Nepal
50 Tamil Nadu Tourists Missing In Nepal Flash Floods, Dayanidhi Maran Seeks EAM Intervention
50 Tamil Nadu Tourists Missing In Nepal Flash Floods, Dayanidhi Maran Seeks EAM Intervention
In Apocalyptic Video, People Engulfed By Flash Floods At China-Nepal Border
The video shows a massive surge of muddy water, rocks and debris rushing in from upstream
Three Puducherry residents caught in Nepal floods
India sends humanitarian aid, essential medicines to Nepal after flash floods
India sends humanitarian aid, essential medicines to Nepal after flash floods
Watch: Nepal flash floods: at least 95 dead, over 100 Indians missing | Above the Fold | Aug 26, 2026
Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.
Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?
A devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.
2015 earthquake, 2026 floods: Why Nepal is so susceptible to natural disasters
'Like a bomb exploded': How a 2000-ft wide glacier triggered deadly Nepal floods
CM Yogi directs UP districts to stay alert as Nepal floods raise river level
CM Yogi directs UP districts to stay alert as Nepal floods raise river level
Nepal flood: Keralam starts help desk to provide emergency assisstance to stranded people
People seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)
Nepal Floods: UP Issues Helpline 1070 For Stranded Citizens, Border Districts Put On Alert
Centre closely monitoring flood-situation in Nepal, water levels in reservoirs on Nepal side receding: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected
Nepal PM Thanks PM Modi For Aid Offer, India Sends 10-Tonne Relief As 133 Indians Missing
Nepal PM Thanks PM Modi For Aid Offer, India Sends 10-Tonne Relief As 133 Indians Missing
Indian embassy in Nepal, China issues helpline numbers for nationals amid massive flash floods
At least 98 people have been killed – 95 in Nepal and 3 in Tibet – so far after devastating flash floods struck Nepal along its border with Tibet on Wednesday.
Nepal Appreciates PM Modi's Solidarity, Humanitarian Assistance Offer Amid Devastating Flash Floods
Nepal Flash Floods: MHA Monitors Situation, NDRF Alerted As UP & Bihar Prep For Water Surge
Nepal Flash Floods: MHA Monitors Situation, NDRF Alerted As UP & Bihar Prep For Water Surge
77 people from Kailash group tied to Sadhguru out of reach after Nepal-Tibet flash flood: ‘Ready to join rescue’
Sadhguru said he was personally in the region to ensure that all possible assistance could be provided in the situation.
Why Nepal Is So Vulnerable: Glacial Lakes, And A Himalaya That Moves Constantly
A woman being rescued in Nepal's northern region after massive floods on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Nepal flash floods: 95 dead, hundreds missing; India launches relief effort
The death toll in Nepal’s devastating flash floods has risen to 95, while 384 people remain missing, including 105 Indian nationals. The disaster struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border after a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread destruction and triggering one of the country’s worst flood emergencies in recent years.
Telangana helpline for Nepal flood victims
162 Killed In Nepal Flash Floods, 142 Indians Among Over 400 Missing
Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal; officials coordinating steps to rescue them
CM expresses shock over the devastating flash floods, and orders speedy and coordinated rescue efforts. Govt. announces helpline numbers. Founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says 148 people, who were part of a trip the foundation had organised, are in Nepal
Nepal Flash Floods: India Sends 10 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid As Death Toll Hits 157, Nearly 400 Remain Missing
Before and after: Nepal’s green mountainside turned into debris field
Earthquake May Have Triggered Glacier Collapse, Flash Floods In Nepal: ISRO
Aerial view of houses laying partially submerged in muddy water along a riverside after floods hit Nepal.
Gandak surge eases; Bihar embankments withstand after Nepal upstream floods
Floods washed away roads, bridges, houses, and power projects, killing 160 people and leaving at least 750 others unaccounted for in Nepal
Nepal Flood Crisis: Raigad Authorities Urge Stranded Tourists And Relatives To Contact Emergency Centre For Assistance
Mumbai-based mountaineer goes missing in Nepal flash floods
His fellow trekkers have said that he has visited Nepal more than 18-19 times with trekkers from Mumbai and Pune.
Allow us to be in Tibet's Gyirong to help find 80 missing pilgrims: Sadhguru's appeal amid flood devastation
Allow us to be in Tibet's Gyirong to help find 80 missing pilgrims: Sadhguru's appeal amid flood devastation
Tibet Mudslide: 3 Dead, 558 Missing As Chinese Rescue Teams Step Up Search
Nepal floods: List of nationalities of missing tourists
Nepal floods: Retired school teacher, ex-SAIL employee among those missing from WB
The state police have set up a control room at its headquarters in Bhabani Bhawan. Two helplines 03324793311 and 9147890181 have been launched
Nepal floods: Aerial views show trail of destruction after massive debris surge
Are Rising Temperatures Destabilising Glaciers? Nepal Flash Floods Raises Climate Change Concerns
Nepal floods: Sadhguru seeks access to flood site
Nepal Flood Live Updates: Toll climbs to 165
Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates: At least 162 people have died and more than 1,100 remain missing after a glacial collapse triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border, destroying roads, bridges and settlements and leaving hundreds of foreign travellers unaccounted for.Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said Thursday that 165 bodies had been recovered from flood-affected areas near the Bhotekoshi river at the Nepal-China border. Identification of the victims was under way.Also read: Nepal flash floods: List of nationalities of miss
Nepal flash flood: Australia-based couple from Odisha among hundreds missing
Siddharthi Kumari Sahu and Sandeep Mohapatra’s relatives have been unable to contact them since the disaster struck
Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises To 162, Nearly 400 Foreign Nationals Among Over 1,000 Missing
Nepal flash floods: SDRF on high alert in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat
According to officials, apart from the SEOC numbers—0135-2710334, 2710335, 2664314, 2664315, 2664316, and 8218867005—people can also contact the toll-free number 1070
Nepal floods: Families await information on stranded relatives from Tamil Nadu
According to Kumbakonam district administration around 20 pilgrims are safe, whereas the whereabouts of the remaining 37 are not known
"Unprecedented Disaster, Relief Ops On": Nepal PM On Flash Floods
At least 165 people have been killed in Nepal and Tibet in the flash floods
Nearly 300 Indian tourists missing after flash floods, says Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal
Nearly 300 Indian tourists missing after flash floods, says Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal
Nepal floods: Glacial collapse triggered disaster
Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods: Actress Manasi Parekh Reveals She Was Supposed To Be At Gyirong Port On Aug 27, Says 'Life Is Uncertain'
Andhra Pradesh government steps up efforts to trace Telugu people stranded in Nepal flash floods
The AP Bhavan control room can be contacted at 011-23384016 and 011-23387089; Indian citizens requiring assistance can contact the designated 24/7 helpline at +977-9851316807.
'Accusation helps nothing': China rejects Nepal's 'dam collapse' claim over floods
Nepal floods: From rescue to relief, India’s armed forces spring to action
India's armed forces have repeatedly aided nations facing distress. These missions showcase rapid mobilization and response capabilities. From natural disasters to evacuations, India acts as a first responder. The nation has demonstrated power projection and humanitarian assistance. These operations highlight India's global role and commitment.
Nepal Floods: India Sends 37.5 Tonnes Of Relief Material In 2nd Flight, Confirms S Jaishankar; Over 160 Killed, 800 Missing So Far
After Nepal floods, Gandak level dips
Nepal Flash Floods: Over 300 Indians Among 800 Missing, Says Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal
‘How many calls…’: Stalin questions Vijay govt over missing Tamilians in Nepal floods
Tamil Nadu minister Rajmohan informed in the Assembly that apart from 57, Chennai tour agency took 49 pilgrims to Mansarovar yatra
Nepal flash floods: 30 tourists from Keralam stranded; State govt. coordinating rescue efforts
The number of stranded tourists expected to rise given the tourist flow during vacation season; those seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)
'Nearly 300 Indians Among Thousands Reported Missing': Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal On Floods
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at NDTV World Anviksha Summit
'Son, Wife Swept Away In Seconds': Survivor Recounts Nepal Flood Horror
Among those missing are nearly 300 Indian nationals.
Nepal floods: Nearly 300 Indians missing; MEA sets up special control room
Nepal, China warn of flood risks, lakes may burst
Nepal: The Land Of Beauty And Deep Sorrow
21 TN Pilgrims Rescued In Nepal, Status Of Others Including Former HC Judge Unclear
How Glacier Environment Is Shaping Disasters In Nepal
Nepal witnessed catastrophic events on August 26.
Maharashtra Steps Up Efforts To Trace Tourists Stranded In Flood-Hit Nepal
Water levels subside in Bihar rivers, reducing flood risks a day after Nepal tragedy
Three-metre waves were seen at the Valmikinagar barrage, and the water flow peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on August 27 afternoon, but then started decreasing; CM conducts aerial survey to assess flood situation, relief preparations
Nepal floods put UP on high alert, CM Yogi monitors threat, 24x7 helpline 1070 set up
Nepal floods put UP on high alert, CM Yogi monitors threat, 24x7 helpline 1070 set up
UP Sets Up Control Room Post Nepal Floods, Issues Helpline 1070 & Mobilises SDRF Teams
UP Sets Up Control Room Post Nepal Floods, Issues Helpline 1070 & Mobilises SDRF Teams
Bengali Actor Kharaj Mukherjee Stranded In Nepal Amid Flash Floods, 32 From Bengal Missing
India-Nepal Ties Run Deeper Than Borders: Patanjali CEO At NDTV Anviksha
His comments came as Nepal was dealing with devastating floods that killed hundreds.
Bhote Koshi’s second warning should be the last
Uttarakhand On High Alert After Nepal Floods, Kumaon Rivers Under Watch
Nepal Mishap: 32 Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims From Bengal Untraceable; Agency Sets Up War Room
Nepal Mishap: 32 Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims From Bengal Untraceable; Agency Sets Up War Room
Nepal Flood Raises Questions On Constructions Close To Rivers, Says Expert
Rapid development has transformed the landscape.
Karnataka engineer missing after floods hit immigration office at Nepal-China border
Karnataka engineer missing after floods hit immigration office at Nepal-China border
Nepal Flood Horror Caught On Cam, Riverside Village Washed Away In Seconds
The entire stretch of the river community is turned into fields of mud and debris
13 from Karnataka missing in Nepal, Tibet after flash floods
Most of the stranded people are in Timure in Rasuwa district of Nepal, while a few are in Darchen in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), according to a release
After Nepal Tragedy, Will China Consider Sharing Risk Info With Neighbours
China is running a massive relief and rescue operation.
Folded Hands, Teary Eyes: Nepal Man, 71, Loses Home, Business Amid Floods
Govind Prasad Dahal, 71, lost almost everything on August 26.
Does The Nepal Glacier Collapse Signal A New Climate Risk?
Several scientists urged caution about linking the latest disaster to climate change.
Maharashtra confirms 404 stranded in Nepal, all 299 contacted safe
Maharashtra confirms 404 stranded in Nepal, all 299 contacted safe
Thane Tourists Stranded In Nepal Floods: Seven Remain Uncontactable As District Admin Coordinates Rescue Efforts
Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty Missing After Nepal Floods
At least 320 Indians remain missing.
Survivors recount Nepal Flood: TN tourists describe narrow escape
It was an emotional reunion at Chennai the airport as relatives waited anxiously to receive their loved ones, breaking into hugs and tears on seeing them return safely.
Himanta Sarma Says 6 Youths From Assam Missing In Nepal's Devastating Flood
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday informed that six youths from Assam reportedly missing in Nepal floods.
Nepal floods: Missing tally rises to 2,482, including 320 Indians; disaster toll hits 584
84 Indians Back, 400 Are Safe In Tibet, Says MEA
Nepal floods: Spooked by visuals, tourists cancel bookings, tour operators hit
A Darjeeling couple had planned a 15-day trip to Mansarovar via Kerung in Sept. The Rs 4.4-lakh tour package included permits for entering Tibet. They cancelled the trip after watching videos of Kerung being swept away. Kolkata travel agents Anil Punjabi and Anjani Dhanuka had furrowed brows over rising cancellations even as many sought updates on the safety of other Nepal destinations like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan and Lumbini.
India has 7,500 Himalayan glacial lakes, 200 are high risk amid flood fears
Nepal's alarming glacial lake outburst flood serves as a wake-up call for India, which is home to about 200 vulnerable glacial lakes in the Himalayas. The GLOF incident in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures. In response, the Indian government has launched a National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme focused on thorough assessments, continuous monitoring, effective early warnings, and raising awareness within local communities.
Power reversal: Nepal may import from India
Due to severe flooding that has hampered power generation in Nepal, India may begin exporting electricity to its neighboring country. The flash floods on Wednesday severely affected Nepal's hydropower and solar output. This unexpected turn of events could alter the traditional power exchange, as India's current electricity generation exceeds domestic demand. They are connected by a 1,000MW transmission line for energy trade.
3 Days On, 77 Isha Foundation Pilgrims Still Missing After Nepal Floods
"There are 77 families waiting desperately for the answers", a member of Isha Foundation said.
Death stood 15 seconds away for Nepal flood survivors
Assam Man Missing In Nepal Floods, Family Seeks Government's Help
Nuwakot district in Central Nepal was among the worst-hit areas in the recent devastating floods.
Ex-Nepal Minister Claims China Didn't Warn Them Before Deadly Flash Floods
Devastating floods tore through Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing.
Uttarakhand ramps up glacier monitoring after Nepal floods kill over 600
The US Geological Survey said the disaster that struck the Tibet-Nepal border was caused by a glacial collapse, which sent a large flow of debris downstream.
Fresh rain threatens Nepal’s flood rescue
Nepal flood horror reaches UP as 10 bodies recovered from Gandak river
Nepal flood horror reaches UP as 10 bodies recovered from Gandak river
Last call from Nepal, then silence for Thane family
100 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Nepal floods rescued, sent home from Bihar
100 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Nepal floods rescued, sent home from Bihar
The deadly forces behind Nepal’s Himalayan disasters
In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring weaknesses in early warning systems persist. To better manage risks, the country must focus on improved monitoring and stronger infrastructure.
Assam Professor, Husband Among Indians Missing In Flood-Hit Nepal
According to Choudhury, Ghosh works in Kolkata and regularly travels to Guwahati.
Forensic Expert Team From Gujarat Leaves For Nepal To Identify Flood Victims
Nepal flash floods has killed hundreds, while thousands are missing.
11 Indian-Origin US Citizens On Kailash Trip Missing After Nepal Floods
Relatives in Delhi have appealed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Heartwarming VIDEO: 2 Golden Retrievers Bravely Swim Across Border Amid Tragic Nepal Flash Floods, Rescued By UP Villagers | VIDEO
Nepal flash flood: India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal
The MEA says at least 287 Indians remain missing as on Saturday, August 29, and in addition, 128 persons of Indian origin are also missing following the disaster
Nepal flash floods: How a tea break saved lives of 5 Chhattisgarh friends
Five friends from Raipur found themselves in a life-threatening situation in Nepal when they narrowly escaped flash floods. A timely tea break allowed them to stay clear of the destruction caused by the surging Trishuli river, which swept away vehicles and debris. Huddled in safety for two anxious days, they eventually returned home without harm, relieved and thankful.
Around 50 Karnataka tourists stranded in Nepal return home; 24 remain missing
Of the 28 people, 23 are from Bengaluru Urban, two from Mysuru and one each from Dharwad, Udupi and Vijayanagara districts, according to the latest information compiled by the SEOC as of 10 a.m.
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims recall narrow escape from Nepal floods
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims encountered life-threatening flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa Bhote Koshi area, leading to a catastrophic toll of 675 confirmed casualties and 2,418 individuals missing. In response, India is playing a pivotal role in humanitarian efforts, dispatching technical teams to evaluate flood-affected hydropower tunnels and providing more than 57 tonnes of crucial emergency supplies to assist ongoing rescue operations.
‘Trying to reach a safe location’: Missing UK couple's last message from flood-hit Nepal
The UK-based couple with Kolkata roots were in Nepal for Kailash yatra when the floods struck, leaving them out of contact with their family.
Nepal Says Post-Flood Reconstruction May Cost 'Billions Of Dollars'
Identifying the bodies was another huge challenge.
'404 Maharashtra Citizens Safe, 338 Contacted': CM Devendra Fadnavis Directs Swift Rescue Efforts For Tourists Stranded In Nepal
Maharashtra government in touch with 338 of the 404 stranded in Nepal
45 tourists who had travelled with an Ahilyanagar-based travel agency have also entered India
The Bhotekoshi flood | A Himalayan tragedy
Scientists investigate how a high-altitude rock-and-ice avalanche may have triggered one of Nepal’s most devastating floods; while experts have not directly attributed this event to climate change, they note that rising temperatures are warming the Himalayas and accelerating glacier melt
India weighing steps to help Nepal with more power
Nepal floods revive Bihar’s annual nightmare: Why the state faces flooding every year
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 903, over 4,200 still missing
Nepal floods: Boy waves T-shirt for help, climbs onto helicopter in dramatic rescue
A dramatic rescue unfolded as a Nepal Army helicopter lifted a young boy from a rooftop inundated by floodwaters. The boy's signal, a T-shirt waving for help, drew the attention of the helicopter crew, showcasing bravery amidst ongoing flood relief operations. Tragically, the region is grappling with severe loss, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands unaccounted for as diligent rescue efforts carry on.
Nepal seeks climate damages from India, others
Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after deadly floods in the country killed more than a thousand people and left even more missing.China, the US and India have made “extremely large” contributions to climate change and left smaller nations “enduring the price of it,” Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Kantipur TV.Click here to read latest developments on Nepal Flash Floods“Nepal must hold its head high internationally and turn this into a matter of justice,” he said in the interview, which was broadcast earlier this week. “We
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