Nepal continues to battle the devastating aftermath of the August 26 glacial collapse and flash floods, with the death toll surpassing 1,300 and thousands still missing. Rescue teams are searching through debris, damaged settlements and hydropower tunnels for survivors.

In a major breakthrough, a Chinese national was rescued alive after spending 10 days trapped inside a hydropower tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 project. He was found around 225 metres inside the tunnel and was reported to have stable vital signs, though he showed signs of mild hypothermia.

A 64-year-old woman, Chandika Shrestha, was also rescued alive after 11 days after being buried beneath debris in Nuwakot. The dramatic rescues have renewed hopes that other missing people could still be alive.

NEPAL FLOODS | 1,300+ Dead, Thousands Missing As Rescuers Search Flooded Tunnels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which also marks 25 years of the grouping.

PM Modi’s key priorities at the summit are expected to include security, counterterrorism, connectivity and strengthening India’s engagement with the Central Asian region.

The SCO Summit brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the summit.

India-Russia relations will be closely watched during the meeting, with defence, trade and energy among the key areas of cooperation. Bilateral trade has grown significantly, driven largely by India’s imports of Russian energy, while New Delhi is also seeking more balanced trade and greater exports to Russia.

PM Modi Arrives In Bishkek For SCO Summit | Putin Meet, Counterterrorism & Central Asia In Focus

NEPAL FLOOD LIVE: Nepal is still counting the dead and searching for thousands of missing people, five days after a devastating wall of mud and water tore through the Himalayan border region. The official death toll has climbed to 788, while around 2,500 people remain unaccounted for.

Rescue teams are battling thick debris, damaged roads and swollen rivers across affected areas along the Trishuli and surrounding river systems. New images show buildings destroyed, roads washed away and infrastructure reduced to rubble after the powerful flood surge swept down from the Tibet region.

A major focus of the rescue operation is now on hydropower projects, where workers are feared trapped inside tunnels. More than 100 workers could still be alive across several tunnels, while Nepal’s disaster management authorities have reported around 933 hydropower workers missing since the floods struck.

Rescue teams are drilling access points, pumping air through pipes and sending cameras underground in an effort to locate survivors.

Nepal is also facing a growing humanitarian and identification crisis as morgues fill and some victims become difficult to identify. Authorities have temporarily buried unidentified bodies after collecting DNA samples and other evidence. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the samples will be preserved to help identify victims and eventually return them to their families.

NEPAL FLOOD: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing | 933 Hydropower Workers Feared Trapped

Nepal continues to face a devastating flood crisis, five days after a massive wall of mud and water tore through areas near the Nepal-China border.

The reported death toll has climbed to 788, while around 2,500 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams are working through thick debris, destroyed settlements and swollen river valleys in an increasingly difficult search for survivors.

A major focus of the operation is Nepal’s hydropower sector, where hundreds of workers are feared missing. Authorities say around 933 hydropower workers have been reported missing since the floods struck, with more than 100 workers potentially still trapped inside tunnels. Rescue teams are drilling access points, pumping air into tunnels and using cameras to search for signs of life.

Heartbreaking images have also emerged from the disaster zone, including the rescue of a young girl reportedly trapped beneath rubble for days.

Nepal Flood Crisis: 788 Dead, 2,500 Missing As Rescue Teams Search Debris And Tunnels

NEPAL FLOODS: Nepal is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis after catastrophic flash floods and landslides struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing.

Authorities have reported 633 confirmed deaths, including 626 bodies recovered in Nepal and seven deaths in Tibet, while more than 2,400 people remain missing. Search and rescue teams are racing against time to locate survivors as difficult weather and damaged infrastructure continue to hamper operations.

A fresh danger is also emerging, with authorities warning about the risk of another flood as a damming lake along the Nepal-China border threatens to overflow or burst. Heavy rainfall has already disrupted rescue operations, while rising river levels have prompted precautionary evacuations in surrounding areas.

More than 14,000 security personnel have been mobilized for rescue operations, with thousands of people rescued so far. One of the most urgent missions is underway at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project in Rasuwa, where people are believed to be trapped inside a tunnel.

Nepal Flood Horror: Bodies Recovered as Families Search for Loved Ones

Two people have been arrested for reportedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a deceased woman swept downstream during flooding in the Narayani River of Nepal. This comes amid the rescue operation following the catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal. Both the accused were arrested after a video surfaced on social media showing the two individuals removing what are believed to be gold earrings from the dead body of a woman washed away during the flood. Resharing the 41-second clip, Nepal police confirmed that both the accused have been taken into custody for stealing the earrings. The footage captured both the men pulling the woman's body from the water using wooden boards and her hair to pull her out before taking her ears and setting them nearby. Later, Chitwan Police determined the body had been carried into the Narayani River by severe flooding.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">मृतकको कानको मुन्द्रा चोरी गर्ने व्यक्तिहरु नियन्त्रणमा लिएको सम्बन्धमा । <a href="https://t.co/pnPlnQPn9j">pic.twitter.com/pnPlnQPn9j</a>&mdash; Nepal Police (@NepalPoliceHQ) <a href="https://x.com/NepalPoliceHQ/status/2092950217138339990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Accused taken into custody</h3>Based on the video, authorities identified the two men as Madan Gurung, 25, and Umesh Chaudhary, 38. Both were taken into custody near Pokhara Bus Park in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-1 on Thursday, according to police cited by the Nepali outlet Khabarhub. Officials warned that theft or other inhumane conduct toward disaster victims would be met with zero tolerance. The case has surfaced during one of Nepal's worst flooding disasters in recent memory. Search-and-rescue crews continue combing through mud for over 1,400 people still unaccounted for after flash floods and landslides devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region; the confirmed death toll has climbed to at least 392, with some villages destroyed entirely. Across the border in Tibet, a massive mudslide on Wednesday buried a multi-level building at the Gyirong Port crossing and covered a bus lot, leaving mud deposits averaging more than 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) deep in nearby areas.

Officials warned that theft or other inhumane conduct toward disaster victims would be met with zero tolerance. The case has surfaced during one of Nepal's worst flooding disasters in recent memory.

Two people have been arrested for reportedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a deceased woman swept downstream during flooding in the Narayani River of Nepal. This comes amid the rescue operation following the catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal. Both the accused were arrested after a video surfaced on social media showing the two individuals removing what are believed to be gold earrings from the dead body of a woman washed away during the flood. Resharing the 41-second clip, Nepal police confirmed that both the accused have been taken into custody for stealing the earrings. The footage captured both the men pulling the woman's body from the water using wooden boards and her hair to pull her out before taking her ears and setting them nearby. Later, Chitwan Police determined the body had been carried into the Narayani River by severe flooding.

Officials warned that theft or other inhumane conduct toward disaster victims would be met with zero tolerance. The case has surfaced during one of Nepal's worst flooding disasters in recent memory.

Caught on cam: Two arrested for stealing gold earrings from flood victim's body in Nepal