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October 12, 2026 4:39 PM

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded at different locations after the flooding of a river in central Nepal at the weekend swept away hiking trails and bridges, an official said on Monday. Authorities rescued 96 people including nine foreigners after a landslide on Sunday in Gorkha district, about 100 km (62 miles) west of Kathmandu, blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, leading to downstream flooding. The river is a tributary of the Trishuli River, downstream from another tributary whe...

September 25, 2026 9:28 AM

Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for grant-based international support at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to help the Himalayan nation recover from the glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people. Shah said in New York that Nepal's recovery and reconstruction needs were estimated at about 10% of gross domestic product following the flood that struck mountain communities four weeks ago, and argued that vulnerable countries should not be forced to take on addition...

September 22, 2026 8:34 PM

275 Indians still missing in Nepal floods, forensic identification work underway: MEA

As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, adding that an Indian forensic team is working with Nepalese experts to identify victims. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian forensic team is working in Kathmandu alongside its Nepalese counterparts across several laboratories. He said the team has been working on around 3,000 samples and has so far generated 1,200 DNA profiles as part o...

September 21, 2026 7:36 PM

Nepal sets up 15-member panel to examine August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster

Nepal has formed a 15-member parliamentary special committee to study the devastating floods that struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border and parts of the country on August 26. At a meeting of the House of Representatives on Monday, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal presented a proposal to form the 15-member committee to examine the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, climate justice and the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster. The proposal was unanimously endorsed by the House. "The devastating disa...

September 19, 2026 1:32 PM

India Sends Another 11 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Hit Nepal

India has dispatched another 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country continues large-scale search, rescue and relief operations following devastating floods and landslides. The latest consignment includes medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains committed to supporting Nepal's recovery and highlighted the latest assistance under the gover...

September 10, 2026 1:56 PM

Nepal floods death toll climbs to 1,377; search operations continue for more than 5,000 missing

The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, while rescue and search operations continued for more than 5,000 missing people, authorities said. At least 364 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan district, 228 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West and 198 from Nuwakot. Another 178 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 77 from Gorkha, 70 from Dhading and 38 from Tanahu, according to the National Disas...

September 10, 2026 8:29 AM

India sends eighth IAF flight with relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods, with an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying relief supplies reaching Kathmandu on Wednesday to support ongoing rescue and relief operations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India has dispatched eight special flights carrying more than 130 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, equipment and other relief supplies to Nepal since August 26. The assistance includes the deployment of ...

September 3, 2026 12:23 AM

166 Indians Rescued, India Steps Up Aid and Rescue Efforts in Nepal

A total of 166 Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit Nepal so far, including three on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA also said 410 Indian nationals who had been visiting the Tibet Autonomous Region for pilgrimage or other activities left China on Wednesday. India continued its rescue and relief efforts, with a fifth Indian Air Force flight carrying humanitarian assistance reaching Kathmandu on September 2. The flight carried about 5.5 tonne...

September 2, 2026 4:02 PM

Bihar issues advisory against consuming unknown fish amid Nepal floods

In the wake of flash floods in Nepal, the Bihar Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department has issued a public advisory urging people to avoid consuming unknown or unusual fish entering the state’s water bodies with floodwaters. The advisory comes after unfamiliar and unusual fish were reportedly found in several flood-affected areas of Bihar, with reports of people falling ill after consuming them. According to the department, floodwaters can carry fish from ponds, lakes, rivers and r...

September 2, 2026 10:45 AM

Nepal flood victims’ bodies handed over to police at Sonauli border

The bodies of five Nepalese nationals swept away in flash floods in the neighbouring country and later recovered from the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district were handed over to Nepal Police at the Sonauli border on Tuesday, officials said. Two women and three men were recovered from the Barwa Patti and Khadda areas of Kushinagar. The bodies were brought to Sonauli around 4 pm and handed over to Nepal's Belahiya police station in-charge sub-inspector Hariram Dangi. The bodies w...