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August 28, 2026 6:06 PM

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday. “I welcomed a group comprising 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu who were rescued from the floods that occurred in Nepal. I was deeply moved upon hearing their experiences firsthand. I express my gratitude to the Nepali Army and the government of that country for carry...

August 28, 2026 4:17 PM

‘Highest priority’: EAM Jaishankar takes stock of rescue efforts in Nepal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday discussed relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal in the wake of a devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa, stating that India gives "highest priority" to the relief operations in the neighbouring country. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Discussed the relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal today. Our Embassies in Kathmandu & Beijing provided an updated picture in respect of the status and well-being of Indian...

August 28, 2026 3:45 PM

Fears of fresh floods in Nepal after breach reported in barrier lake in Tibet, evacuation of citizens on

Even as Nepal battles the devastation wrecked by the flood there are concerns that fresh floods could be triggered after a large barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers reportedly breached on Friday. Kathmandu post reported that Rasuwa Chief District Officer Narendra Pariyar said that the Nepali Army had just informed him that the lake had breached. People in the Trishuli area of Nepal were evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has ...

August 28, 2026 12:51 PM

Nepal issues fresh flood warning as water level rises at site of deadly flash flood

Nepal authorities on Friday issued a fresh flood warning after the water level increased at the site where a devastating flash flood occurred earlier this week, urging people and rescue workers in the area to move to safer locations. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the rise in the water level at the same site raised the risk of another flood in the area. The warning comes after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and other parts of central Nep...

August 28, 2026 11:16 AM

US deploys aid of $500,000; WHO extends support to Nepal amid flash floods

The United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) have extended support and expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating flash floods and mudslides, with Washington announcing USD 500,000 in assistance and the WHO dispatching emergency medical supplies. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker said she spoke with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal about the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including urgent efforts to locate missing US citizens. ...

August 28, 2026 9:54 AM

Nepal flash floods: Why the region draws thousands of trekkers, pilgrims this season

A nearly 100-km stretch along the 1,400-km mountainous Nepal-Tibet border is always bustling with thousands of trekkers, traders, and Hindu pilgrims, especially during this season. This particular area suffered the heaviest impact from the devastating floods that occurred on Wednesday morning, which were apparently caused by a massive glacier burst. The floods swept away a 40-km-long border road, a border post, and several settlements across the region, extending up to 100 km downstream. Acco...

August 28, 2026 9:51 AM

Scientists find clues in satellite imagery to the cause of catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet

As rescue teams searched Thursday for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation. The flooding killed hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Many more are still missing, including scores of foreigners and pilgrims. Geomorphologists Kristen Cook and Dan Shugar said initial images from Nepal on Wednesday were obscured by clouds and dust from the debris, s...

August 28, 2026 9:48 AM

China issues alert after devastating flash floods at Tibet-Nepal border

China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. China's Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday night sounded an emergency in the Tibet Autonomous Region, cautioning of a threat posed by the barrier lake, which formed near the confluence of Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers. These rivers originate in T...

August 27, 2026 12:25 PM

Dalai Lama condoles loss of lives in floods in Tibet, Nepal

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in the floods in Nepal and Tibet. Since this region has seen calamities in the past as well, these are certainly symptoms of a deeper underlying cause, whether climate change or other factors, he observed. "I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage", the Dalai Lama said. "I pray for all those who have lo...

August 27, 2026 12:16 PM

165 dead, over 800 missing after flash floods in Nepal, authorities say

Nepal on Thursday said that more than 800 people, including nearly 580 tourists, were missing in the massive flash floods that swept through the country, leaving 165 dead. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) in a statement said that 826 people have been out of contact since the devastating flood swept through parts of the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. According to the NDRRMA data, those missing include 85 armed forces personnel, 162 staff members working a...