A worker who survived Nepal's devastating flood alleges that his Chinese supervisor did not allow them to leave when they heard a loud noise and sensed danger. The supervisor said that he would “go and see,” and then fled the mud-filled tunnel as water and debris swept across the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Station in Nepal. The project is being built by China’s Power China Corporation, whose personnel are responsible for supervising engineering work. At least 40 people remain unaccounted for at Trishuli-3A, while around 900 workers are missing from the hydropower projects affected by the floods.The worker Raj Chettri was working inside tunnel number 3 when the flash flood struck.&nbsp;“I asked the Chinese supervisor to let us out. He said, ‘I’ll go and see,’ and then he fled,” he said to Lallantop. Moments later, a huge surge of water, mud and debris entered the tunnel; workers, belongings, and vehicles- everything swept away. According to Chettri's estimate, 265 people were working inside the tunnel when the flood struck.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-iran-irgc-targets-bandar-abbas-explosions-1788281718447">US strikes IRGC targets in Iran as explosions reported in Bandar Abbas</a>He made a run for the tunnel entrance and escaped. “Four of us fled. Two are still missing,” he said. “The bodies of many hydropower workers are lying in the tunnel above. Many are still alive. We could hear cries of ‘Save, save.'”Chettri has also blamed Chinese authorities for their failure to properly alert workers about danger. “What the Chinese government did was wrong. They knew about the flood and landslide,” he alleged. “If we had received information beforehand, many lives and property could have been saved."Nepalese army, along with foreign experts and volunteers, is carrying out the rescue operations. An Indian rescue team has also joined the Nepalese army to assist search and rescue operations at critical hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime. As rescue teams continue to scour through the debris, more than 900 workers from hydropower projects are missing, with about 500 believed to be inside tunnels. Rescue workers are going through dark tunnels filled with mud, rock and debris, with collapsed sections. They are also facing tunnels that are blocked or damaged. Filmmaker and drone pilot Manish Maharjan, who has been volunteering with the Nepalese army, said some tunnels were “filled with mud like toothpaste in a tube.”

A survivor of Nepal’s devastating floods alleges a Chinese supervisor fled a hydropower tunnel after workers sensed danger, as over 900 workers remain missing

A worker who survived Nepal's devastating flood alleges that his Chinese supervisor did not allow them to leave when they heard a loud noise and sensed danger. The supervisor said that he would “go and see,” and then fled the mud-filled tunnel as water and debris swept across the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Station in Nepal. The project is being built by China’s Power China Corporation, whose personnel are responsible for supervising engineering work. At least 40 people remain unaccounted for at Trishuli-3A, while around 900 workers are missing from the hydropower projects affected by the floods. The worker Raj Chettri was working inside tunnel number 3 when the flash flood struck. “I asked the Chinese supervisor to let us out. He said, ‘I’ll go and see,’ and then he fled,” he said to Lallantop. Moments later, a huge surge of water, mud and debris entered the tunnel; workers, belongings, and vehicles- everything swept away. According to Chettri's estimate, 265 people were working inside the tunnel when the flood struck. Also Read: US strikes IRGC targets in Iran as explosions reported in Bandar Abbas He made a run for the tunnel entrance and escaped. “Four of us fled. Two are still missing,” he said. “The bodies of many hydropower workers are lying in the tunnel above. Many are still alive. We could hear cries of ‘Save, save.'” Chettri has also blamed Chinese authorities for their failure to properly alert workers about danger. “What the Chinese government did was wrong. They knew about the flood and landslide,” he alleged. “If we had received information beforehand, many lives and property could have been saved." Nepalese army, along with foreign experts and volunteers, is carrying out the rescue operations. An Indian rescue team has also joined the Nepalese army to assist search and rescue operations at critical hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime. As rescue teams continue to scour through the debris, more than 900 workers from hydropower projects are missing, with about 500 believed to be inside tunnels. Rescue workers are going through dark tunnels filled with mud, rock and debris, with collapsed sections. They are also facing tunnels that are blocked or damaged. Filmmaker and drone pilot Manish Maharjan, who has been volunteering with the Nepalese army, said some tunnels were “filled with mud like toothpaste in a tube.”

A survivor of Nepal’s devastating floods alleges a Chinese supervisor fled a hydropower tunnel after workers sensed danger, as over 900 workers remain missing

‘I’ll go and see’: Nepal worker alleges Chinese supervisor abandoned workers during flash flood

Lee Know, K-pop star and member of the band Stray Kids, has extended help to families hit by the devastating floods in Nepal. Lee reportedly donated 100 million won(around US $72,600) to support emergency relief efforts and help affected communities to rebuild their lives following the floods. The singer donated to World Vision on August 28 and asked the organisation to use the donation for immediate relief work as well as livelihood support for families whose lives have been disrupted by the floods.<h2>Lee Know shares message of support</h2>Lee Know issued a statement through his agency JYP Entertainment and said he hoped his contribution could provide some comfort to people facing an extremely difficult situation. “I hope my support can offer a little strength to those going through this difficult time. I sincerely hope that those affected by the floods and everyone working on relief efforts in the field can return to peaceful daily life as soon as possible,” Lee Know said, as translated by The Chosun Daily.&nbsp;World Vision organisation will use the donation to help families affected in floods and forced to leave their homes. The organisation will be providing them with food, temporary shelter, clean water and basic sanitation.&nbsp;<h2>Lee Know's past charity work</h2>Lee Know has over the years been associated with several charitable causes. He has been supporting children through World Vision since 2014, and his latest contribution is another step in his long-running association with the organisation.&nbsp;In 2024, he donated 100 million won through World Vision towards efforts to tackle the global food crisis. Then on his birthday last year, he made two donations of 100 million won each. One went to Samsung Medical Centre in Seoul to support patients with serious illnesses, while the other was donated to cat rescue organisation Nabiya Saranghae for the treatment and care of abandoned cats.<h2> Stray Kids' global run</h2>Stray Kids member Lee Know has stepped up to support flood relief efforts in Nepal amid the band's packed schedule. The group recently released their latest EP, This &amp; That, on August 7, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The K-pop powerhouse is also actively headlining their Run It world tour, which launched at Seoul’s KSPO Dome on July 25.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nepal is currently reeling from devastating flash floods that have claimed at least 800 lives, with more than 3,000 people still unaccounted for—including approximately 400 foreign nationals. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with Nepal's foreign ministry confirming that 886 individuals have been rescued so far.&nbsp;According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, around 10,000 households are in urgent need of immediate relief and assistance.

Lee Know, a member of the popular K-pop band Stray Kids, has donated  100 million won towards relief and rehabilitation work in the Nepal floods. The singer has requested that his donation be used for immediate relief work. 

Lee Know, K-pop star and member of the band Stray Kids, has extended help to families hit by the devastating floods in Nepal. Lee reportedly donated 100 million won(around US $72,600) to support emergency relief efforts and help affected communities to rebuild their lives following the floods. The singer donated to World Vision on August 28 and asked the organisation to use the donation for immediate relief work as well as livelihood support for families whose lives have been disrupted by the floods. Lee Know shares message of support Lee Know issued a statement through his agency JYP Entertainment and said he hoped his contribution could provide some comfort to people facing an extremely difficult situation. “I hope my support can offer a little strength to those going through this difficult time. I sincerely hope that those affected by the floods and everyone working on relief efforts in the field can return to peaceful daily life as soon as possible,” Lee Know said, as translated by The Chosun Daily. World Vision organisation will use the donation to help families affected in floods and forced to leave their homes. The organisation will be providing them with food, temporary shelter, clean water and basic sanitation. Lee Know's past charity work Lee Know has over the years been associated with several charitable causes. He has been supporting children through World Vision since 2014, and his latest contribution is another step in his long-running association with the organisation. In 2024, he donated 100 million won through World Vision towards efforts to tackle the global food crisis. Then on his birthday last year, he made two donations of 100 million won each. One went to Samsung Medical Centre in Seoul to support patients with serious illnesses, while the other was donated to cat rescue organisation Nabiya Saranghae for the treatment and care of abandoned cats. Stray Kids' global run Stray Kids member Lee Know has stepped up to support flood relief efforts in Nepal amid the band's packed schedule. The group recently released their latest EP, This & That, on August 7, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The K-pop powerhouse is also actively headlining their Run It world tour, which launched at Seoul’s KSPO Dome on July 25. Meanwhile, Nepal is currently reeling from devastating flash floods that have claimed at least 800 lives, with more than 3,000 people still unaccounted for—including approximately 400 foreign nationals. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with Nepal's foreign ministry confirming that 886 individuals have been rescued so far. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, around 10,000 households are in urgent need of immediate relief and assistance.

Lee Know, a member of the popular K-pop band Stray Kids, has donated &nbsp;100 million won towards relief and rehabilitation work in the Nepal floods. The singer has requested that his donation be used for immediate relief work.&nbsp;

K-pop star Lee Know, member of Stray Kids, donates 100 million won towards Nepal floods relief work

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the death and humanitarian toll from the devastating floods continues to mount. New Delhi has offered additional rescue support, including tunnel experts, medical teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel if requested by Kathmandu.

The situation remains particularly critical at hydropower projects, where hundreds of workers were reportedly sheltering inside tunnels after floodwaters and debris destroyed access routes. Nearly 1,000 workers connected to various projects have reportedly been unaccounted for, including around 40 Indians and eight South Koreans.

India has already delivered more than 62 tonnes of emergency relief material to flood-hit Nepal through three separate airlifts. An Indian rescue assistance team has also reached the affected areas as authorities continue search and rescue operations.

Nepal has also sought assistance from India and China to construct 42 Bailey bridges to restore road connectivity in areas devastated by floods. India has agreed to support the bridge-building effort as Kathmandu works to reconnect isolated communities.

NEPAL FLOOD:  India Sends Rescue Experts, 62 Tonnes Of Aid As Search For Missing Workers Continues

24-year-old Bibek Kumal was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house on Wednesday in Bidur, downstream from the worst-hit Rasuwa district, near the border with Tibet. He suddenly heard a hissing sound, and four of his coworkers standing outside the pit started to shout at him to get out and run. By the time he crawled out of the 5-foot-deep pit, they were already fleeing. He also started to sprint and was followed by a wall of water. It came crushing down like an earthquake. He was swept away downstream.But "luckily I was stuck up in a mango tree", he said. “Had there been ​no mango tree, I would have been washed away to death.”He is now admitted to Kathmandu's National Trauma Centre. He said that as he clung to the mango tree, houses where he had been working started to disappear. Police later rescued him; he suffered injuries to his right leg after being struck by water at first, then by stone.&nbsp;In the bed next to him, 11-year-old Rihana Lamichhane narrowly escaped. She had suffered injuries to her leg and chest.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-uk-france-retaliation-ukraine-missile-strikes-1787828541781">Russia warns UK of targetting British military assets over strikes on Russia using British missiles</a>"I was at school. They closed the school because of this and asked us to go home," she said. "As I was crossing the river, suddenly floodwater came gushing ⁠down."She expressed happiness for being alive, while she has no idea what happened to her friends. "I am happy nothing serious happened ​to my daughter," said her mother Rita. "I am relieved to find her safe."The exact cause of the mudslide remains unclear. However, the most prominent theory is that the German Research Centre for Geosciences said that a 4.4-magnitude quake occurred about seven minutes before the mudslide, according to the time shown on the footage. At least 359 people have died, and 667 are still missing.&nbsp;

Nepal flood survivors recount terrifying escapes as rushing water and debris swept through communities, leaving at least 359 dead and 667 missing.

24-year-old Bibek Kumal was digging a toilet pit outside a newly built house on Wednesday in Bidur, downstream from the worst-hit Rasuwa district, near the border with Tibet. He suddenly heard a hissing sound, and four of his coworkers standing outside the pit started to shout at him to get out and run. By the time he crawled out of the 5-foot-deep pit, they were already fleeing. He also started to sprint and was followed by a wall of water. It came crushing down like an earthquake. He was swept away downstream. But "luckily I was stuck up in a mango tree", he said. “Had there been no mango tree, I would have been washed away to death.” He is now admitted to Kathmandu's National Trauma Centre. He said that as he clung to the mango tree, houses where he had been working started to disappear. Police later rescued him; he suffered injuries to his right leg after being struck by water at first, then by stone. In the bed next to him, 11-year-old Rihana Lamichhane narrowly escaped. She had suffered injuries to her leg and chest. Also Read: Russia warns UK of targetting British military assets over strikes on Russia using British missiles "I was at school. They closed the school because of this and asked us to go home," she said. "As I was crossing the river, suddenly floodwater came gushing ⁠down." She expressed happiness for being alive, while she has no idea what happened to her friends. "I am happy nothing serious happened to my daughter," said her mother Rita. "I am relieved to find her safe." The exact cause of the mudslide remains unclear. However, the most prominent theory is that the German Research Centre for Geosciences said that a 4.4-magnitude quake occurred about seven minutes before the mudslide, according to the time shown on the footage. At least 359 people have died, and 667 are still missing.

Nepal flood survivors recount terrifying escapes as rushing water and debris swept through communities, leaving at least 359 dead and 667 missing.

‘Luckily, I was stuck in a mango tree’: Nepal flood survivor recalls brush with death

Terrifying flash floods unleashed massive destruction across Nepal, sweeping away roads, bridges and homes.
Shocking visuals show raging floodwaters tearing through entire communities within seconds.
The disaster has left over 150 people dead, with rescue teams racing against time to find survivors.
Authorities fear the toll could rise as flood-hit regions remain cut off and devastated.

Nepal flood fury: India ready to provide assistance to Nepal 

An ice-rock avalanche, a warming Himalaya and a nine-metre rise in river levels in just 30 minutes show why disaster management can no longer stop at national borders. The devastating flash floods that swept through central Nepal on August 26 are more than a Himalayan disaster. They are a warning for the entire South Asian region. More than 160 people have been reported dead, and nearly 500 remain missing, including 133 Indians, according to early assessments. The floods devastated settlements, washed away bridges, and damaged hydropower infrastructure across the affected areas.The speed of the disaster is particularly alarming. The flood wave travelled through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, leaving little time for communities to respond. At Galchchi, water levels in the Trishuli reportedly rose by as much as nine metres in just 30 minutes. Several monitoring stations were damaged or washed away. That single statistic explains why the region needs a fundamentally different approach to disaster preparedness.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-floods-157-dead-400-missing-us-india-china-world-bank-mobilise-aid-1787791144479">Nepal floods: Over 157 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid</a><h2>What triggered the Nepal flash flood?</h2>Scientists are still investigating the precise sequence of events. But experts from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) say an ice-rock avalanche from a high-altitude area is the likely trigger. Preliminary assessments based on satellite information, videos and reports from affected areas indicate that a large volume of ice and rock debris may have entered the Lende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi. This could have generated a sudden and powerful surge carrying water, sediment and huge boulders downstream.The event's extraordinary speed is consistent with such a high-energy mountain hazard. Water levels at Galchchi rose by nine metres within half an hour, while levels at Malekhu reportedly increased by about seven metres over a similar period. There are also reports of seismic activity around the time of the event, and scientists are examining whether an earthquake may have contributed to the instability. Other possible mechanisms, including glacial processes and temporary river blockages, are also being investigated. It is therefore too early to attribute the disaster to a single cause with absolute certainty.What is increasingly clear, however, is that the cryosphere — the world's frozen regions of glaciers, snow and ice — is becoming a critical part of disaster-risk management.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-nepal-flash-floods-live-updates-at-least-165-killed-hundreds-missing-as-rescue-operations-continue-1787800675570">Nepal floods LIVE: 165 killed, hundreds missing as rescue operations continue</a><h2>Is the damage confined to one country?</h2>The destruction has been severe. Villages and settlements were inundated, roads and bridges swept away and hydropower projects damaged. At least 19 bridges and around 40 km of roads were reported damaged in Nepal as rescue operations continued.But the bigger concern is geographical.Himalayan rivers cross political boundaries. The Trishuli enters India as the Gandak, eventually flowing through the densely populated plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. A sudden upstream event can therefore become a downstream emergency thousands of people away from its origin.This is why Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were placed on alert following the Nepal disaster. The safety of communities downstream depends partly on what happens upstream — often in terrain that is difficult to monitor in real time.<h2>Why Nepal, India, and China need to work together?</h2>The Himalayas are a shared geography, but disaster-management systems remain largely national. That needs to change. Nepal, India, and China should establish stronger mechanisms for real-time sharing of rainfall, river-flow, seismic, glacier, and satellite data. If an ice-rock avalanche or glacial lake event occurs in a remote high-altitude area, downstream authorities should receive an alert within minutes — not after floodwaters have already entered populated areas.<h2>Can technology make this increasingly possible?</h2>High-resolution satellites can monitor changes in glaciers and unstable slopes. Automated river gauges can detect sudden changes in water levels. Seismic sensors can identify disturbances associated with landslides and avalanches. Weather radar can track extreme precipitation. Artificial intelligence can combine these datasets and identify abnormal patterns much faster than conventional monitoring systems.The next step should be to connect these technologies across borders.A Himalayan Early Warning Network could integrate satellite imagery, ground sensors, river gauges, weather forecasts and AI-based risk models. Alerts could then be pushed directly to disaster-management authorities and vulnerable communities through cell broadcast, SMS, sirens and local communication networks. The objective should be simple: detect upstream, alert downstream and act before the flood arrives.<h2>Is Climate change making the risk harder to manage?</h2>It would be scientifically incorrect to say that climate change alone caused this particular flash flood. Mountain disasters are often produced by multiple factors — geology, earthquakes, rainfall, glacier instability and human settlement patterns. But climate change is changing the background conditions.The Himalayan region is warming, glaciers are retreating and glacial lakes are changing in size and stability. ICIMOD has repeatedly warned that increasing cryosphere-related hazards are creating new risks for mountain communities and downstream populations.The Nepal disaster is particularly significant because the region has experienced serious glacial and flash-flood events in recent years. A deadly flood in 2025 was linked to the sudden drainage of a supraglacial lake in Tibet, again demonstrating how an event originating upstream can rapidly become a cross-border crisis.This means South Asia cannot treat climate change as a distant environmental issue. It is increasingly a question of lives, infrastructure, food security, water security and economic stability.<h2>What can we do?</h2>The answer lies in a combination of science, technology, regional cooperation and climate action. Governments need to invest in glacier and river monitoring, climate-resilient infrastructure and stronger local disaster-response systems. Himalayan countries must improve data-sharing arrangements and conduct joint disaster simulations. Communities living along vulnerable rivers need evacuation routes, warning systems and regular preparedness exercises.At the same time, the region must contribute to the global effort to slow climate change through faster decarbonisation, cleaner energy, protection of forests and climate-resilient development. The Nepal flash flood has delivered a powerful message: nature does not respect borders, and neither does climate risk. The next disaster may begin on a glacier in one country, travel through a river in another and threaten millions downstream.The real test of South Asia's preparedness will therefore not be how quickly countries respond after a disaster. It will be whether they can share information quickly enough to warn people before the disaster reaches them.

At Galchchi, water levels in the Trishuli reportedly rose by as much as nine metres in just 30 minutes. Several monitoring stations were damaged or washed away. That single statistic explains why the region needs a fundamentally different approach to disaster preparedness.

An ice-rock avalanche, a warming Himalaya and a nine-metre rise in river levels in just 30 minutes show why disaster management can no longer stop at national borders. The devastating flash floods that swept through central Nepal on August 26 are more than a Himalayan disaster. They are a warning for the entire South Asian region. More than 160 people have been reported dead, and nearly 500 remain missing, including 133 Indians, according to early assessments. The floods devastated settlements, washed away bridges, and damaged hydropower infrastructure across the affected areas. The speed of the disaster is particularly alarming. The flood wave travelled through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, leaving little time for communities to respond. At Galchchi, water levels in the Trishuli reportedly rose by as much as nine metres in just 30 minutes. Several monitoring stations were damaged or washed away. That single statistic explains why the region needs a fundamentally different approach to disaster preparedness. Also read | Nepal floods: Over 157 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid What triggered the Nepal flash flood? Scientists are still investigating the precise sequence of events. But experts from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) say an ice-rock avalanche from a high-altitude area is the likely trigger. Preliminary assessments based on satellite information, videos and reports from affected areas indicate that a large volume of ice and rock debris may have entered the Lende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi. This could have generated a sudden and powerful surge carrying water, sediment and huge boulders downstream. The event's extraordinary speed is consistent with such a high-energy mountain hazard. Water levels at Galchchi rose by nine metres within half an hour, while levels at Malekhu reportedly increased by about seven metres over a similar period. There are also reports of seismic activity around the time of the event, and scientists are examining whether an earthquake may have contributed to the instability. Other possible mechanisms, including glacial processes and temporary river blockages, are also being investigated. It is therefore too early to attribute the disaster to a single cause with absolute certainty. What is increasingly clear, however, is that the cryosphere — the world's frozen regions of glaciers, snow and ice — is becoming a critical part of disaster-risk management. Also read | Nepal floods LIVE: 165 killed, hundreds missing as rescue operations continue Is the damage confined to one country? The destruction has been severe. Villages and settlements were inundated, roads and bridges swept away and hydropower projects damaged. At least 19 bridges and around 40 km of roads were reported damaged in Nepal as rescue operations continued. But the bigger concern is geographical. Himalayan rivers cross political boundaries. The Trishuli enters India as the Gandak, eventually flowing through the densely populated plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. A sudden upstream event can therefore become a downstream emergency thousands of people away from its origin. This is why Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were placed on alert following the Nepal disaster. The safety of communities downstream depends partly on what happens upstream — often in terrain that is difficult to monitor in real time. Why Nepal, India, and China need to work together? The Himalayas are a shared geography, but disaster-management systems remain largely national. That needs to change. Nepal, India, and China should establish stronger mechanisms for real-time sharing of rainfall, river-flow, seismic, glacier, and satellite data. If an ice-rock avalanche or glacial lake event occurs in a remote high-altitude area, downstream authorities should receive an alert within minutes — not after floodwaters have already entered populated areas. Can technology make this increasingly possible? High-resolution satellites can monitor changes in glaciers and unstable slopes. Automated river gauges can detect sudden changes in water levels. Seismic sensors can identify disturbances associated with landslides and avalanches. Weather radar can track extreme precipitation. Artificial intelligence can combine these datasets and identify abnormal patterns much faster than conventional monitoring systems. The next step should be to connect these technologies across borders. A Himalayan Early Warning Network could integrate satellite imagery, ground sensors, river gauges, weather forecasts and AI-based risk models. Alerts could then be pushed directly to disaster-management authorities and vulnerable communities through cell broadcast, SMS, sirens and local communication networks. The objective should be simple: detect upstream, alert downstream and act before the flood arrives. Is Climate change making the risk harder to manage? It would be scientifically incorrect to say that climate change alone caused this particular flash flood. Mountain disasters are often produced by multiple factors — geology, earthquakes, rainfall, glacier instability and human settlement patterns. But climate change is changing the background conditions. The Himalayan region is warming, glaciers are retreating and glacial lakes are changing in size and stability. ICIMOD has repeatedly warned that increasing cryosphere-related hazards are creating new risks for mountain communities and downstream populations. The Nepal disaster is particularly significant because the region has experienced serious glacial and flash-flood events in recent years. A deadly flood in 2025 was linked to the sudden drainage of a supraglacial lake in Tibet, again demonstrating how an event originating upstream can rapidly become a cross-border crisis. This means South Asia cannot treat climate change as a distant environmental issue. It is increasingly a question of lives, infrastructure, food security, water security and economic stability. What can we do? The answer lies in a combination of science, technology, regional cooperation and climate action. Governments need to invest in glacier and river monitoring, climate-resilient infrastructure and stronger local disaster-response systems. Himalayan countries must improve data-sharing arrangements and conduct joint disaster simulations. Communities living along vulnerable rivers need evacuation routes, warning systems and regular preparedness exercises. At the same time, the region must contribute to the global effort to slow climate change through faster decarbonisation, cleaner energy, protection of forests and climate-resilient development. The Nepal flash flood has delivered a powerful message: nature does not respect borders, and neither does climate risk. The next disaster may begin on a glacier in one country, travel through a river in another and threaten millions downstream. The real test of South Asia's preparedness will therefore not be how quickly countries respond after a disaster. It will be whether they can share information quickly enough to warn people before the disaster reaches them.

At Galchchi, water levels in the Trishuli reportedly rose by as much as nine metres in just 30 minutes. Several monitoring stations were damaged or washed away. That single statistic explains why the region needs a fundamentally different approach to disaster preparedness.

Why Nepal’s flash flood is a warning for South Asia: Explained

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 165 people and left hundreds missing. The US State Department on Wednesday (Aug 26) expressed condolences to families affected by the disaster in Rasuwa district and said Washington would deploy a disaster response adviser to support rescue efforts."The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district," the department said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-flood-earthquake-or-snow-rock-landslide-what-caused-the-devastating-deluge-1787753907903">Nepal flash flood: Earthquake or snow-rock landslide, what caused the deluge?</a><h2>Bangladesh, India and China offer help</h2>The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations.Bangladesh expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts. "The people and government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman express solidarity with the government and the friendly people of Nepal in this difficult time," Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said.India has meanwhile asked Nepal for a list of required relief materials and is preparing to send supplies to Kathmandu.China has also agreed to provide immediate cash assistance, with Nepal beginning arrangements for the transfer of funds.The World Bank has meanwhile begun efforts to mobilise up to 25 billion Nepalese rupees in emergency assistance for flood-hit areas.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-95-killed-133-indians-among-403-still-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-1787755891807">At least 160 killed, 133 Indians among 579 missing after Nepal flash floods</a><h2>Death toll crosses 150, hundreds still missing</h2>At least 157 people have been killed, while nearly 400 remain missing following the flash floods along the Bhotekoshi River, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post. Other reports suggest that at least 165 have been killed as floods swept away entire villages.The disaster struck across three districts, sweeping away people, homes, vehicles, and vital infrastructure.<h2>Australians, foreign nationals among missing</h2>Australia said 34 Australians were among those unaccounted for following the disaster. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday that gathering information had been difficult because of the scale of the disaster and Nepal's limited resources."Our thoughts are with all those who will be concerned about their loved ones today," he said.Australia's foreign ministry said it was working with local authorities and tour operators to establish the whereabouts of Australians in the affected region.<h2>What happened?</h2>The flooding began after an avalanche reportedly blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi before a sudden surge struck Timure near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border. The water then rushed downstream towards Syaphrubesi and surrounding settlements. With no rainfall reported in the immediate area, residents reportedly had little warning before the flood hit.Nepal's Prime Minister's Office said hundreds of people, including 391 foreigners and 44 security personnel, were missing.

Nepal is facing a devastating disaster after flash floods killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. As rescue efforts continue, the US has announced emergency aid while India, Bangladesh and China are also stepping in.

The United States has announced $500,000 in emergency assistance for Nepal after devastating flash floods and mudslides killed more than 165 people and left hundreds missing. The US State Department on Wednesday (Aug 26) expressed condolences to families affected by the disaster in Rasuwa district and said Washington would deploy a disaster response adviser to support rescue efforts. "The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district," the department said. Also read | Nepal flash flood: Earthquake or snow-rock landslide, what caused the deluge? Bangladesh, India and China offer help The US announcement came as several countries stepped forward to support Nepal's rescue and relief operations. Bangladesh expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people, offering to assist in relief and rescue efforts. "The people and government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman express solidarity with the government and the friendly people of Nepal in this difficult time," Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said. India has meanwhile asked Nepal for a list of required relief materials and is preparing to send supplies to Kathmandu. China has also agreed to provide immediate cash assistance, with Nepal beginning arrangements for the transfer of funds. The World Bank has meanwhile begun efforts to mobilise up to 25 billion Nepalese rupees in emergency assistance for flood-hit areas. Also read | At least 160 killed, 133 Indians among 579 missing after Nepal flash floods Death toll crosses 150, hundreds still missing At least 157 people have been killed, while nearly 400 remain missing following the flash floods along the Bhotekoshi River, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post. Other reports suggest that at least 165 have been killed as floods swept away entire villages. The disaster struck across three districts, sweeping away people, homes, vehicles, and vital infrastructure. Australians, foreign nationals among missing Australia said 34 Australians were among those unaccounted for following the disaster. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday that gathering information had been difficult because of the scale of the disaster and Nepal's limited resources. "Our thoughts are with all those who will be concerned about their loved ones today," he said. Australia's foreign ministry said it was working with local authorities and tour operators to establish the whereabouts of Australians in the affected region. What happened? The flooding began after an avalanche reportedly blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi before a sudden surge struck Timure near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border. The water then rushed downstream towards Syaphrubesi and surrounding settlements. With no rainfall reported in the immediate area, residents reportedly had little warning before the flood hit. Nepal's Prime Minister's Office said hundreds of people, including 391 foreigners and 44 security personnel, were missing.

Nepal is facing a devastating disaster after flash floods killed more than 150 people and left hundreds missing. As rescue efforts continue, the US has announced emergency aid while India, Bangladesh and China are also stepping in.

Nepal floods: Over 165 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid

The Nepal flash flood ⁠death ⁠toll started rising as rescue operations progressed and reached 160, with hundreds of tourists and locals still missing hours after the tragedy struck ⁠the Himalayan border region of Nepal and Tibet at 9 am on Wednesday. Search and rescue teams have been deployed across the affected areas, though inclement weather and disruptions in communications made search-and-rescue operations difficult.&nbsp;The number of missing tourists has gone up to 579, according to the latest figures confirmed by Nepali police.&nbsp;Of the missing tourists, 466 are foreign nationals from 28 different countries.&nbsp;One hundred and thirteen of the missing tourists are Nepalese, 54 are from the US, and the number of missing UK nationals remains at 33 people.&nbsp;Earlier, Nepal Tourism Board had said that 403 people are still missing, including 61 Nepalese people and 341 foreign nationals. The missing foreign nationals included 133 from India, 47 from the US, and 33 from the UK, it added.&nbsp;Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a social media post that the entire nation is shocked and deeply distressed by the loss of life and damage to property in the sudden and massive disaster.&nbsp;He said the government immediately mobilised all its resources for rescue operations without delay.&nbsp;<h2>Riverside settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts hardest hit&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through settlements across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts.&nbsp;Riverside settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts are hit the hardest. “Entire settlements have been decimated, while banks, bridges, and markets have incurred major damages,” said Krishna Prasad Humagain, Nuwakot’s assistant chief district officer.“Dozens of concrete bridges have been swept away. There has never been this much damage in history,” the officer added.&nbsp;The flood has left 60 people associated with the 20-megawatt Langtang Khola Hydropower Project out of contact.Twenty-five engineers, drivers, and kitchen staff and 35 workers who were inside a tunnel have been out of contact since morning, said project promoter Bijay Mohan Bhattarai Bhattarai.“We have not been able to contact them so far,” he said, adding that the hydropower project had been completed and was scheduled to undergo testing in two days.Meanwhile, 15 employees of the Rasuwa Customs Office in Timure are also missing, said Rajendra Dhungana, chief of the customs office.&nbsp;<h2>Nepal asks India and China to help with rescue efforts</h2>&nbsp;The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 am local time and swept away villages, roads, and hydropower projects, officials said.“We have asked both India and China to help us with the rescue efforts,” said Sasmit Pokharel, a spokesperson for the Nepali government.&nbsp;Dozens of multistoried buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.&nbsp;<h2>‘Most missing tourists from India, on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash’</h2>&nbsp;Nepal tourism board officials said most of the missing tourists were from India and the Indian diaspora on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus.South Korean government officials said their citizens working on building a hydropower plant in Nepal were among those reported missing.Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry also said its embassy in Kathmandu has received reports from travel agencies that they had lost contact with 11 Malaysians believed to be in the Rasuwa district, which was hit hard by the floods.&nbsp;Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel have been coordinating rescue and relief flights from the Kathmandu airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Three dead, 265 missing in mudslide in Tibet’s Gyirong, says China</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Chinese authorities were conducting large-scale search and rescue operations in the Tibetan border area of Gyirong, according to state broadcaster CCTV.&nbsp;&nbsp;⁠At least three people ⁠have ⁠died, with 265 others missing, ⁠following a mudslide in Tibet’s ⁠Gyirong on Wednesday, China’s state broadcaster CCTV said, citing authorities’ preliminary tally. The exact number of casualties is still being verified, CCTV said. These are the ⁠first casualty figures provided for the Chinese side of the border.&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to step up the efforts for people missing after the mudslide, state news agency Xinhua reported. Xi also called for residents at risk to be evacuated from any area on the Chinese side.

The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 am local time and swept away villages, roads, and hydropower projects, officials said. Dozens of multistoried buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas.

The Nepal flash flood ⁠death ⁠toll started rising as rescue operations progressed and reached 160, with hundreds of tourists and locals still missing hours after the tragedy struck ⁠the Himalayan border region of Nepal and Tibet at 9 am on Wednesday. Search and rescue teams have been deployed across the affected areas, though inclement weather and disruptions in communications made search-and-rescue operations difficult. The number of missing tourists has gone up to 579, according to the latest figures confirmed by Nepali police. Of the missing tourists, 466 are foreign nationals from 28 different countries. One hundred and thirteen of the missing tourists are Nepalese, 54 are from the US, and the number of missing UK nationals remains at 33 people. Earlier, Nepal Tourism Board had said that 403 people are still missing, including 61 Nepalese people and 341 foreign nationals. The missing foreign nationals included 133 from India, 47 from the US, and 33 from the UK, it added. Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a social media post that the entire nation is shocked and deeply distressed by the loss of life and damage to property in the sudden and massive disaster. He said the government immediately mobilised all its resources for rescue operations without delay. Riverside settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts hardest hit The flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through settlements across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts. Riverside settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts are hit the hardest. “Entire settlements have been decimated, while banks, bridges, and markets have incurred major damages,” said Krishna Prasad Humagain, Nuwakot’s assistant chief district officer. “Dozens of concrete bridges have been swept away. There has never been this much damage in history,” the officer added. The flood has left 60 people associated with the 20-megawatt Langtang Khola Hydropower Project out of contact. Twenty-five engineers, drivers, and kitchen staff and 35 workers who were inside a tunnel have been out of contact since morning, said project promoter Bijay Mohan Bhattarai Bhattarai. “We have not been able to contact them so far,” he said, adding that the hydropower project had been completed and was scheduled to undergo testing in two days. Meanwhile, 15 employees of the Rasuwa Customs Office in Timure are also missing, said Rajendra Dhungana, chief of the customs office. Nepal asks India and China to help with rescue efforts The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 am local time and swept away villages, roads, and hydropower projects, officials said. “We have asked both India and China to help us with the rescue efforts,” said Sasmit Pokharel, a spokesperson for the Nepali government. Dozens of multistoried buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers. ‘Most missing tourists from India, on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash’ Nepal tourism board officials said most of the missing tourists were from India and the Indian diaspora on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus. South Korean government officials said their citizens working on building a hydropower plant in Nepal were among those reported missing. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry also said its embassy in Kathmandu has received reports from travel agencies that they had lost contact with 11 Malaysians believed to be in the Rasuwa district, which was hit hard by the floods. Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel have been coordinating rescue and relief flights from the Kathmandu airport. Three dead, 265 missing in mudslide in Tibet’s Gyirong, says China Meanwhile, Chinese authorities were conducting large-scale search and rescue operations in the Tibetan border area of Gyirong, according to state broadcaster CCTV. ⁠At least three people ⁠have ⁠died, with 265 others missing, ⁠following a mudslide in Tibet’s ⁠Gyirong on Wednesday, China’s state broadcaster CCTV said, citing authorities’ preliminary tally. The exact number of casualties is still being verified, CCTV said. These are the ⁠first casualty figures provided for the Chinese side of the border. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to step up the efforts for people missing after the mudslide, state news agency Xinhua reported. Xi also called for residents at risk to be evacuated from any area on the Chinese side.

The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 am local time and swept away villages, roads, and hydropower projects, officials said. Dozens of multistoried buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas.

At least 160 killed, 133 Indians among 579 still missing after flash floods in Nepal

Flash flood in Nepal has claimed the lives of at least 95 people, while close to 400 are missing. The flood that hit early on Wednesday in Rasuwa, after water from Tibet surged through the Bhotekoshi River, overflowing into Nepal's Trishuli River and causing widespread flooding and extensive devastation to settlements along the river.&nbsp;Several districts downstream, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, have been placed on high alert as officials launched search and rescue operations with the help of the Nepal Army in the affected areas. Also the main road to Kathmandu is reportedly closed.&nbsp;<h2>What caused the devastating Nepal flood?</h2>&nbsp;Preliminary information suggest that a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Tibetan territory may have triggered an avalanche that led to the devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River.&nbsp;According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck Tibetan territory at around 8:37 am, approximately 47 kilometres north of Gosainkunda.&nbsp;While, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority say that a glacier-inclusive flood occurred in the Lhende River due to a snow-rock landslide on the Nepal-China border about 20 kilometers northeast of the Nepal-China Rasuwagadhi border crossing.

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As sequence of events is still being assessed, authorities and experts are investigating whether the earthquake in the Tibetan territory had any role to play in the avalanche that led to the sudden release of water in Bhotekoshi River.&nbsp;Meanwhile, personnel from the Nepal army, armed police force and Nepal Police have been deployed in Rasuwa and nearby areas to help in rescue and relief operations.&nbsp;Prime Minister Belendra Shah held an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation and said "Work has started to take necessary steps in co-ordination with the medical team, scouts, and Red Cross."&nbsp;Nepal's disaster management authority has called on people living near river banks in vulnerable areas to remain alert and take precautions.&nbsp;

As sequence of events is still being assessed, authorities and experts are investigating whether the earthquake in the Tibetan territory had any role to play in the avalanche.

Flash flood in Nepal has claimed the lives of at least 95 people, while close to 400 are missing. The flood that hit early on Wednesday in Rasuwa, after water from Tibet surged through the Bhotekoshi River, overflowing into Nepal's Trishuli River and causing widespread flooding and extensive devastation to settlements along the river. Several districts downstream, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, have been placed on high alert as officials launched search and rescue operations with the help of the Nepal Army in the affected areas. Also the main road to Kathmandu is reportedly closed. What caused the devastating Nepal flood? Preliminary information suggest that a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Tibetan territory may have triggered an avalanche that led to the devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck Tibetan territory at around 8:37 am, approximately 47 kilometres north of Gosainkunda. While, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority say that a glacier-inclusive flood occurred in the Lhende River due to a snow-rock landslide on the Nepal-China border about 20 kilometers northeast of the Nepal-China Rasuwagadhi border crossing.

As sequence of events is still being assessed, authorities and experts are investigating whether the earthquake in the Tibetan territory had any role to play in the avalanche.

Nepal flash flood: Earthquake or snow-rock landslide, what caused the devastating deluge?

The devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River that swept through Nuwakot and Dhading districts on Wednesday triggered an alert in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India, where authorities intensified monitoring and precautionary measures. The Bhote Koshi River is a headwater tributary of the Kosi River system, which enters northern Bihar in Supaul after flowing through Nepal.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian government has issued an advisory after a sudden rise in the water level of Nepal’s Trishuli river at Furke Khola, around 160 km from the Indian border, was reported amid suspected glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) activity near the Nepal-China border. The advisory said the flood wave is expected to move downstream into the Gandak River, with its intensity likely to reduce as it travels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, authorities in UP and Bihar have stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.&nbsp;Several major rivers flow from Nepal into Bihar, most notably the Gandak River (also known as the Narayani) and the Kosi River. These rivers originate in the Himalayas and Tibet before entering the Indian plains.&nbsp;<h2>Bihar issues advisory amid flood alert</h2>&nbsp;Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a meeting with officials over flood alert and constituted a high-level committee to continuously monitor the developing situation. Authorities in Bihar expect a surge in water flow into the Gandak River.&nbsp;“A high-level team has been constituted. The Chief Secretary and the DGP are monitoring this, and I am also holding a meeting immediately. If necessary, I will go there myself,” the CM told reporters.“The situation is being monitored in Bihar due to the flash flood in the upper catchment area of the Gandak River in Nepal and the likelihood of a sudden surge in water flow,” said the Disaster Management Department in an official statement.&nbsp;The administration also issued an advisory and urged people to remain alert without creating panic and to strictly follow official instructions.“The public should not panic, but exercise utmost caution. People living on the banks of the Gandak River and in low-lying areas should not go near the river unnecessarily. Ignore any rumours and rely only on official information issued by the administration. In case of a rise in water level or any other warning, immediately follow the instructions issued by the administration,” the advisory said.&nbsp;Authorities in Bihar’s West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj and Muzaffarpur stepped up preparedness, including evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations.&nbsp;In view of the potential flood threat in Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary over the phone. Shah assured the Bihar government of all possible assistance to deal with the situation. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is also being mobilised to respond to any emergency.&nbsp;<h2>UP steps up monitoring, preparedness</h2>&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed concern over the flood situation in Nepal and directed local authorities in vulnerable districts to remain alert.Yogi said in a post on X, “The damage caused by the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa region is extremely worrying. Prayers to Lord Pashupatinath for the safety of all.”&nbsp;Chief Minister Yogi said Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts in the region bordering Nepal have been put on alert.&nbsp;“In view of the rise in water levels of the Gandak and Narayani rivers and the possibility of flooding in Uttar Pradesh’s districts of Maharajganj and Kushinagar due to its impact, instructions have been issued to the local administration to remain fully vigilant and ensure necessary preparations,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Major rivers flowing from Nepal into Uttar Pradesh include the Ghaghara (Karnali), Sharda (Kali), Gandak, and Rapti. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, at least 384 travelers, including 291 foreigners and 93 Nepali nationals, are reported missing from the flood-affected area. Among foreigners, 105 are Indian nationals, the officials said.The floodwater came from the Tibetan side of the border, causing extensive damage and washing away several villages in Nepal, according to Nepali media reports. <h2>PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Balen Shah</h2> Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal PM Balendra Shah and expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the devastating floods. “Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time,” PM Modi posted on X. “India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts,” he added.

Several major rivers flow from Nepal into Bihar, most notably the Gandak River and the Kosi River. Authorities in UP and Bihar have stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.

The devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River that swept through Nuwakot and Dhading districts on Wednesday triggered an alert in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India, where authorities intensified monitoring and precautionary measures. The Bhote Koshi River is a headwater tributary of the Kosi River system, which enters northern Bihar in Supaul after flowing through Nepal. The Indian government has issued an advisory after a sudden rise in the water level of Nepal’s Trishuli river at Furke Khola, around 160 km from the Indian border, was reported amid suspected glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) activity near the Nepal-China border. The advisory said the flood wave is expected to move downstream into the Gandak River, with its intensity likely to reduce as it travels.

Several major rivers flow from Nepal into Bihar, most notably the Gandak River and the Kosi River. Authorities in UP and Bihar have stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.

High alert in neighbouring states of UP and Bihar after devastating flash floods in Nepal

At least eight people were killed and 291 foreign nationals are are missing after a sudden flash flood from Tibet surged through the Bhotekoshi River, overflowing into Nepal's Trishuli River and causing widespread flooding in Rasuwa district on Wednesday (Aug 26). According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the missing foreign nationals include three from the US, 17 from Malaysia, 12 from the UK, four from South Africa, one from Australia and one from the Netherlands. The nationalities of 103 others are yet to be confirmed. The flood has caused extensive devastation to settlements along the river, and has damaged at least a dozen hydropower projects. &nbsp;Nepal's mountainous <a href="https://www.asia-ngo.org/en/why-to-sow-the-future-rasuwa/">Rasuwa District</a> shares its northern boundary with the Tibet border.&nbsp;Dramatic visuals doing rounds on social media show Trishuli Bazaar bearing the full force of raging floodwaters, with houses submerged and structures collapsing as surging water swept through the area. The destruction is visible across the locality, with floodwaters inundating homes, roads and surrounding infrastructure. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, confirmed flooding was not caused by rainfall in Rasuwa despite satellite imagery showing significant rainfall on the Tibetan side.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-battered-by-flash-floods-as-rain-breaks-century-old-records-video-1787639926286">New York battered by flash floods as rain breaks century-old records - VIDEO</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Massive flash flood tears through Nepal as the Bhotekoshi river surges in from Tibet, leaving Rasuwa and Nuwakot devastated. Dramatic visuals from Trishuli Bazaar show the raging waters and destruction.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NepalFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NepalFloods</a> <a href="https://t.co/qgtNvX3EfB">pic.twitter.com/qgtNvX3EfB</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2092527753220485298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Multiple downstream districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, have been placed on high alert as officials launched search and rescue operations with the help of the Nepal Army in the affected areas. Nepalese government sent helicopters for rescue mission as the flood swept ‌away villages in the Himalayan nation. Rasuwa assistant chief district officer Dhruva Prasad Adhikari said that the scale of the flooding was unusually large and that the two settlements had suffered significant damage. Rasuwa chief customs officer Rajendra Dhungana said that several vehicles and goods kept at the customs premises were swept away. A recently constructed bridge was also destroyed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/assam-floods-death-toll-rises-to-80-more-than-550-villages-submerged-1785473828574">Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 80, more than 550 villages submerged</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Bridge swept away after flash flood surges through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa . . . . .<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NepalFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NepalFloods</a> <a href="https://t.co/5l2qNtFYIs">pic.twitter.com/5l2qNtFYIs</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2092530520236392812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the Nepal Prime Minister’s Office said that personnel from the Nepal army, armed police force and Nepal Police had been deployed in Rasuwa and nearby areas to strengthen rescue and relief operations. A high-level meeting will also be held to assess the situation and decide on further measures, according to the PM’s Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

At least eight people were killed and 291 foreign nationals are missing after a flash flood from Tibet surged through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, devastating Rasuwa district. Trishuli Bazaar was submerged, with homes and structures damaged and hydropower projects affected.

At least eight people were killed and 291 foreign nationals are are missing after a sudden flash flood from Tibet surged through the Bhotekoshi River, overflowing into Nepal's Trishuli River and causing widespread flooding in Rasuwa district on Wednesday (Aug 26). According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the missing foreign nationals include three from the US, 17 from Malaysia, 12 from the UK, four from South Africa, one from Australia and one from the Netherlands. The nationalities of 103 others are yet to be confirmed. The flood has caused extensive devastation to settlements along the river, and has damaged at least a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal's mountainous Rasuwa District shares its northern boundary with the Tibet border. Dramatic visuals doing rounds on social media show Trishuli Bazaar bearing the full force of raging floodwaters, with houses submerged and structures collapsing as surging water swept through the area. The destruction is visible across the locality, with floodwaters inundating homes, roads and surrounding infrastructure. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, confirmed flooding was not caused by rainfall in Rasuwa despite satellite imagery showing significant rainfall on the Tibetan side. Also Read: New York battered by flash floods as rain breaks century-old records - VIDEO

At least eight people were killed and 291 foreign nationals are missing after a flash flood from Tibet surged through Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, devastating Rasuwa district. Trishuli Bazaar was submerged, with homes and structures damaged and hydropower projects affected.

Nepal flash flood fury: 8 dead, 105 Indians missing; villages submerged, bridges swept away | VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flash floods in Nepal killing at least 28 people 43 people have suffered serious injuries and authorities say there are fears of more deaths.

Nepal: Heavy rains kills at least 28 in 2 days

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal have resulted in deaths of two people, with 28 others reported missing, according to officials.&nbsp;

<h2>The casualties</h2>

One of the fatalities occurred in Sankhuwasabha district, where a worker at a hydropower project was found dead, while 17 other workers remain unaccounted for, reports the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

In the neighbouring Taplejung district, a man lost his life. Police have identified him as&nbsp;30-year-old Ganesh Tamang.&nbsp;Three members of his family are currently missing after houses were swept away by a landslide.&nbsp;Santosh Rai, a resident of Panchkhapan Municipality-9 in Sankhuwasabha, was swept away by floods in the Hewakhola stream.

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Rishi Ram Kandel, a spokesperson for Nepali police, told reporters that "two bodies have been recovered, but 28 people are missing".&nbsp;

"We have intensified the search and rescue operation," he added.

In the neighbouring district of Panchthar, the landslides and floods resulted in the loss of two lives. Among the victims was a nine-year-old girl from Phalelung Rural Municipality-3. As per The Kathmandu Post, her house&nbsp;was struck by a landslide on Saturday night. After a search operation by locals that lasted for seven hours, she was eventually rescued from the debris. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Panchthar District Hospital on Sunday afternoon.

<h2>The missing people</h2>

As per Mohanmani Ghimire, Sankhuwasabha's&nbsp;assistant chief district officer, rescue efforts have been hampered by damaged roads and bridges, posing significant challenges for the rescue teams trying to access the affected areas.&nbsp;

"Machinery and equipment for the hydropower project have been swept away," he said, adding "there are also reports of houses being damaged."

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According to Reuters, local officials have reported that nine individuals are currently missing due to flash floods and landslides in the Taplejung and Panchthar districts, which are located along the eastern border of Nepal and adjacent to India.

Rescue workers have been unable to reach the hilly village of Sidingwa due to heavy rainfall, according to officials. The village is facing the risk of having at least 20 houses washed away, but the challenging weather conditions have hindered rescue efforts.

<h2>Forecasts&nbsp;</h2>

The situation remains highly precarious as meteorologists predict that the rain will persist for several more days, prompting alerts regarding rising river water levels.&nbsp;

Nepal and Monsoon rains

In Nepal, Monsoon rains are notorious for their widespread devastation.&nbsp;

These annual rains, which play a vital role in crop cultivation, typically start in mid-June and persist until September.&nbsp;

However, these rains also bring about devastating consequences, leading to the loss of hundreds of lives and numerous missing persons. The heavy rainfall triggers floods that submerge villages, destroy crops, and cause damage to infrastructure. This is a recurring occurrence in Nepal, a predominantly mountainous country situated between China and India.

In recent years, the frequency of fatal floods and landslides has seen an alarming rise, potentially attributed to factors such as climate change and the expansion of road networks in the region.

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal have resulted in deaths of two people, with 28 others reported missing, according to officials.

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal have resulted in deaths of two people, with 28 others reported missing, according to officials. The casualties One of the fatalities occurred in Sankhuwasabha district, where a worker at a hydropower project was found dead, while 17 other workers remain unaccounted for, reports the news agency AFP. In the neighbouring Taplejung district, a man lost his life. Police have identified him as 30-year-old Ganesh Tamang. Three members of his family are currently missing after houses were swept away by a landslide. Santosh Rai, a resident of Panchkhapan Municipality-9 in Sankhuwasabha, was swept away by floods in the Hewakhola stream. Also read | Nepal President Paudel suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty Rishi Ram Kandel, a spokesperson for Nepali police, told reporters that "two bodies have been recovered, but 28 people are missing". "We have intensified the search and rescue operation," he added. In the neighbouring district of Panchthar, the landslides and floods resulted in the loss of two lives. Among the victims was a nine-year-old girl from Phalelung Rural Municipality-3. As per The Kathmandu Post, her house was struck by a landslide on Saturday night. After a search operation by locals that lasted for seven hours, she was eventually rescued from the debris. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Panchthar District Hospital on Sunday afternoon. The missing people As per Mohanmani Ghimire, Sankhuwasabha's assistant chief district officer, rescue efforts have been hampered by damaged roads and bridges, posing significant challenges for the rescue teams trying to access the affected areas. "Machinery and equipment for the hydropower project have been swept away," he said, adding "there are also reports of houses being damaged." Also read | Taliban selling tickets to ruins of iconic Bamian Buddhas it blasted two decades ago According to Reuters, local officials have reported that nine individuals are currently missing due to flash floods and landslides in the Taplejung and Panchthar districts, which are located along the eastern border of Nepal and adjacent to India. Rescue workers have been unable to reach the hilly village of Sidingwa due to heavy rainfall, according to officials. The village is facing the risk of having at least 20 houses washed away, but the challenging weather conditions have hindered rescue efforts. Forecasts The situation remains highly precarious as meteorologists predict that the rain will persist for several more days, prompting alerts regarding rising river water levels. Nepal and Monsoon rains In Nepal, Monsoon rains are notorious for their widespread devastation. These annual rains, which play a vital role in crop cultivation, typically start in mid-June and persist until September. However, these rains also bring about devastating consequences, leading to the loss of hundreds of lives and numerous missing persons. The heavy rainfall triggers floods that submerge villages, destroy crops, and cause damage to infrastructure. This is a recurring occurrence in Nepal, a predominantly mountainous country situated between China and India. In recent years, the frequency of fatal floods and landslides has seen an alarming rise, potentially attributed to factors such as climate change and the expansion of road networks in the region.

Nepal floods: Five killed, 28 missing as monsoon rains trigger landslides and flooding

An Indian and two Chinese nationals were killed in Nepal on Thursday after being swept away by floods in Sindhupalchok District.&nbsp;

According to Arun Pokhrel, Chief District Officer of Sindhupalchok District they used to work for the Melamchi Water Supply Project.

“Two Indians and one Chinese nationals are still missing. The Indian killed has been identified as Kamallochan Mahato. None of the missing Nepalis have been found,” Arun Pokhrel told WION.

Sindhupalchok was the worst-affected district due to increase in Melamchi water level after continuous heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

Nepal Army, Police, and Armed Police Force have been deployed to carry out the rescue operations.&nbsp;

Around 200 houses were submerged in the Melamchi River and many bridges have been severely damaged.

According to the Home Ministry, 46 people have been rescued in Sindhupalchok and 50 in Dang.&nbsp;

Melamchi residents have moved to higher grounds with their belongings while army helicopters were rescuing those trapped in marooned houses.&nbsp;

Authorities have urged people living along the Narayani River to remain alert as the river was flowing above the danger mark.&nbsp;

The Home Ministry has come with a 'Monsoon Preparedness Response Plan'. The Executive Committee, led by the Minister of Home Affairs, said the plan was introduced to minimise losses incurred due to the monsoon-induced disasters and make the rescue, rehabilitation, and relief process more effective through coordinated efforts.&nbsp;

According to&nbsp;the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, most parts of the country on Friday will witness moderate rainfall while in the far western province and Lumbini Province with witness heavy rainfall including mudslide.&nbsp;

An Indian and two Chinese nationals were killed in Nepal on Thursday after being swept away by floods in Sindhupalchok District. According to Arun Pokhrel, Chief District Officer of Sindhupalchok District they used to work for the Melamchi Water Supply Project.

An Indian and two Chinese nationals were killed in Nepal on Thursday after being swept away by floods in Sindhupalchok District. According to Arun Pokhrel, Chief District Officer of Sindhupalchok District they used to work for the Melamchi Water Supply Project. “Two Indians and one Chinese nationals are still missing. The Indian killed has been identified as Kamallochan Mahato. None of the missing Nepalis have been found,” Arun Pokhrel told WION. Sindhupalchok was the worst-affected district due to increase in Melamchi water level after continuous heavy rainfall. Nepal Army, Police, and Armed Police Force have been deployed to carry out the rescue operations. Around 200 houses were submerged in the Melamchi River and many bridges have been severely damaged. According to the Home Ministry, 46 people have been rescued in Sindhupalchok and 50 in Dang. Melamchi residents have moved to higher grounds with their belongings while army helicopters were rescuing those trapped in marooned houses. Authorities have urged people living along the Narayani River to remain alert as the river was flowing above the danger mark. The Home Ministry has come with a 'Monsoon Preparedness Response Plan'. The Executive Committee, led by the Minister of Home Affairs, said the plan was introduced to minimise losses incurred due to the monsoon-induced disasters and make the rescue, rehabilitation, and relief process more effective through coordinated efforts. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, most parts of the country on Friday will witness moderate rainfall while in the far western province and Lumbini Province with witness heavy rainfall including mudslide.

1 Indian, 2 Chinese killed in Nepal flood

At least 7 people have been killed and 30 have been missing after flash floods trigger mudslides across Nepal. The government has deployed army personnel to rescue victims in flood-affected areas.

At least 7 killed and 30 missing in Nepal's monsoon flash floods

At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal.

As per the natural calamity statistics recorded by Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority till yesterday, at least 132 people had lost their lives whereas 53 were missing, and 128 were reported to be injured.

Around a thousand families have been directly affected since the monsoon season started in Nepal. This year the monsoon season hit the mountainous country last month.

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By now this has triggered incidents like floods and landslides in 70 of the 77 districts in the country.The Government of Nepal is yet to ascertain loss of properties in the incidents. This calculation is expected to rise on further as incidents of calamities have increased this year in comparison to previous year records.

As per the record of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, last year in the first 40 days of the monsoon season, only 48 people had lost their lives but the number this year increased by almost 3 times for the same considered time duration.

Landslides over major highways in various parts of the nation has disrupted life as the road connecting Kathmandu with other districts is still struggling to start its track activities. People living alongside the highway have been rendered homeless.

"There's no condition to go up there. My house now is surrounded by a stream making it totally inaccessible. Previously it was just a small stream," said Ramkumar Ghalan to ANI, a highway-side resident in Chitwan whose house is now surrounded by a downward stream of the flash floods.

In the past 10 years, Nepal has recorded 4,500 cases of landslides, flash floods, avalanches and heavy rainfall incidents in which a total of 1,952 people have lost their lives.

It has also been estimated that maximum property has been destroyed.In a span of 10 years, 19 major incidents of avalanches have been recorded by the government.

These incidents reportedly claimed the lives of 40 people. Nepal's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days as the monsoon season is slated to last for an additional 60 days. This bears the potential capacity to aggravate the situation around the nation.&nbsp; 
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At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal.

At least 132 people have lost their lives in about 445 incidents of landslides, flash floods, and other floods triggered by incessant rainfall in the past 40 days, in Nepal. As per the natural calamity statistics recorded by Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority till yesterday, at least 132 people had lost their lives whereas 53 were missing, and 128 were reported to be injured. Around a thousand families have been directly affected since the monsoon season started in Nepal. This year the monsoon season hit the mountainous country last month. Also read: Nepal's COVID-19 tally rises to 18,241 By now this has triggered incidents like floods and landslides in 70 of the 77 districts in the country.The Government of Nepal is yet to ascertain loss of properties in the incidents. This calculation is expected to rise on further as incidents of calamities have increased this year in comparison to previous year records. As per the record of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, last year in the first 40 days of the monsoon season, only 48 people had lost their lives but the number this year increased by almost 3 times for the same considered time duration. Landslides over major highways in various parts of the nation has disrupted life as the road connecting Kathmandu with other districts is still struggling to start its track activities. People living alongside the highway have been rendered homeless. "There's no condition to go up there. My house now is surrounded by a stream making it totally inaccessible. Previously it was just a small stream," said Ramkumar Ghalan to ANI, a highway-side resident in Chitwan whose house is now surrounded by a downward stream of the flash floods. In the past 10 years, Nepal has recorded 4,500 cases of landslides, flash floods, avalanches and heavy rainfall incidents in which a total of 1,952 people have lost their lives. It has also been estimated that maximum property has been destroyed.In a span of 10 years, 19 major incidents of avalanches have been recorded by the government. These incidents reportedly claimed the lives of 40 people. Nepal's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days as the monsoon season is slated to last for an additional 60 days. This bears the potential capacity to aggravate the situation around the nation.

132 dead by rain triggered floods and landslides in past 40 days in Nepal

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western&nbsp;Nepal, officials said on Saturday.

Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said.

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"Rescuers are looking for those who are still missing in Myagdi," Dhakal said, adding that 50 people had been plucked to safety using helicopters. "Eleven people who were injured in the landslides have been moved to nearby hospitals," he said.

In neighbouring Kaski district, seven people were killed, said a second government official in the tourist town of Pokhara.

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Another seven were killed in Jajarkot district in the far west.

"We are searching for eight people who are still missing," said Kishore Shrestha, a senior police official, said.

Six people were killed in Gulmi, Lamjung and Sindhupalchowk in central&nbsp;Nepal.

In the southern plains bordering India, the Koshi river, which causes deadly floods in Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, police said.

Landslides and flash floods are a common occurrence in mountainous&nbsp;Nepal&nbsp;during the June-September monsoon every year.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said. Also read: Nepali PM Oli vows to protect 'national, territorial integrity' in televised address "Rescuers are looking for those who are still missing in Myagdi," Dhakal said, adding that 50 people had been plucked to safety using helicopters. "Eleven people who were injured in the landslides have been moved to nearby hospitals," he said. In neighbouring Kaski district, seven people were killed, said a second government official in the tourist town of Pokhara. Also read: Land of myths and hypocrisy: Nepal turns blind eye towards own mistakes Another seven were killed in Jajarkot district in the far west. "We are searching for eight people who are still missing," said Kishore Shrestha, a senior police official, said. Six people were killed in Gulmi, Lamjung and Sindhupalchowk in central Nepal. In the southern plains bordering India, the Koshi river, which causes deadly floods in Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, police said. Landslides and flash floods are a common occurrence in mountainous Nepal during the June-September monsoon every year.

Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing

The death toll in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-100-killed-millions-displaced-from-floods-in-india-nepal-and-bangladesh-236372">floods and landslides triggered</a> by incessant rains since last two week in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/death-toll-reaches-90-in-nepal-floods-landslides-236862">Nepal has risen to 108</a>, with 33 others still missing, the country`s Home Ministry said on Wednesday.

At least four people were killed, and seven others went missing in flash floods in western Nepal`s Lamjung district on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Besides, nine other people have sustained injuries in the incident, Chief District Officer Dijan Bhattarai told ANI.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, albeit they are believed to be workers at a hydropower project in the region. The infrastructure at the hydropower project has also been damaged due to flash floods.

&nbsp;A joint search and rescue operation by the Nepal Police Force (NPF), country`s Army, along with the help of locals, is underway.

&nbsp;The torrential downpour which has battered the Himalayan nation since July 11 has affected around 35 of the 70 districts across the country.

Also, the lack of sanitation has increased the fear of the breakout of epidemics. Meanwhile, the Nepal government has decided not to seek foreign aid and instead directed the local bodies to expedite rescue and relief work.

The death toll in floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains since last two week in Nepal has risen to 108, with 33 others still missing, the country`s Home Ministry said on Wednesday.

The death toll in floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains since last two week in Nepal has risen to 108, with 33 others still missing, the country`s Home Ministry said on Wednesday. At least four people were killed, and seven others went missing in flash floods in western Nepal`s Lamjung district on Wednesday. Besides, nine other people have sustained injuries in the incident, Chief District Officer Dijan Bhattarai told ANI. The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, albeit they are believed to be workers at a hydropower project in the region. The infrastructure at the hydropower project has also been damaged due to flash floods. A joint search and rescue operation by the Nepal Police Force (NPF), country`s Army, along with the help of locals, is underway. The torrential downpour which has battered the Himalayan nation since July 11 has affected around 35 of the 70 districts across the country. Also, the lack of sanitation has increased the fear of the breakout of epidemics. Meanwhile, the Nepal government has decided not to seek foreign aid and instead directed the local bodies to expedite rescue and relief work.

Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 108

Floods have forced more than four million people from their homes across India, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/death-toll-in-nepal-floods-rises-to-55-thousands-displaced-236043">Nepal</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-rohingya-face-monsoon-floods-landslides-235777">Bangladesh</a> and killed more than 100 people as torrential rains in the initial days of monsoons wreaked havoc.

Assam and Bihar have been among the worst hit in India. Some 4.3 million people have been displaced from their homes in Assam in the last 10 days due to rising waters across the mostly rural northeastern region, according to a government release on Monday.

Television channels showed roads and railway lines in Bihar submerged, with people wading through chest-high, churning brown waters, carrying their belongings on their heads.

Floods in South Asia cause mass displacement and deaths annually, and the death toll and damage from the current monsoon season, which has just begun, is likely to increase in coming weeks. Floods in Nepal, India and Bangladesh during the 2017 monsoon killed at least 800 people and destroyed food crops and homes.

Watch: Heavy rain and floods in Assam kill at least 11 and displace more than 1 million

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An impoverished agrarian province with rickety infrastructure and poor healthcare services, Bihar has a history of flooding in its northern areas bordering Nepal.

Flood waters in Assam rose overnight with the Brahmaputra River, which flows down from the Himalayas into Bangladesh, and its tributaries still in spate. Most of the Kaziranga National Park, home to the rare one-horned rhino, was underwater, authorities in Assam said, adding that four people drowned on Monday.

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File photo: Girls row a makeshift raft past submerged houses at a flood-affected village in Karbi Anglong district.

"The flood situation has turned very critical with 31 of the 32 districts affected," Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told reporters. "We are working on a war footing to deal with the flood situation."

Assam, known for its tea industry, is hit by seasonal flooding each year, and the state and federal governments have spent millions of rupees on flood control.

Army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the state for rescue and relief operations and makeshift shelter camps have been set up, while the airforce is on standby, Keshab Mahanta, Assam's water resources minister, told Reuters.

The Indian weather office has forecast widespread rains across Assam and Bihar over the next two days.

Landslides sweep away homes

In neighbouring Nepal, 64 people were killed and 31 were missing, with around a third of all districts hit by heavy rains, authorities said. Many of the deaths were caused by landslides that swept away houses.

In southeast Nepal, water levels on the Kosi River, which flows into Bihar, had receded, an district official said.

In 2008, the Kosi broke its banks and changed course, inundating huge tracts of land and killing 500 people.

“Our analysis is that the danger is over now that the water level has come down,” Chiranjibi Giri, assistant district administrator of Sunsari district, told Reuters.

In Bangladesh, floods forced an estimated 190,000 people out of their homes, government officials said.

In Cox's Bazar district, shelter to some 700,000 Rohingya refugees who fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, more than 100,000 people have been displaced.

Since early July, flooding and landslides have damaged thousands of shelters at the refugee camps, killing two people, including a child, Human Rights Watch said in a release last week.

Floods have forced more than four million people from their homes across India, Nepal and Bangladesh and killed more than 100 people as torrential rains in the initial days of monsoons wreaked havoc.

Floods have forced more than four million people from their homes across India, Nepal and Bangladesh and killed more than 100 people as torrential rains in the initial days of monsoons wreaked havoc. Assam and Bihar have been among the worst hit in India. Some 4.3 million people have been displaced from their homes in Assam in the last 10 days due to rising waters across the mostly rural northeastern region, according to a government release on Monday. Television channels showed roads and railway lines in Bihar submerged, with people wading through chest-high, churning brown waters, carrying their belongings on their heads. Floods in South Asia cause mass displacement and deaths annually, and the death toll and damage from the current monsoon season, which has just begun, is likely to increase in coming weeks. Floods in Nepal, India and Bangladesh during the 2017 monsoon killed at least 800 people and destroyed food crops and homes. Watch: Heavy rain and floods in Assam kill at least 11 and displace more than 1 million A member of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) carries a flood-affected woman to a safer place after heavy rains at Baldakhal village, on the outskirts of Agartala. (Reuters Photo) An impoverished agrarian province with rickety infrastructure and poor healthcare services, Bihar has a history of flooding in its northern areas bordering Nepal. Flood waters in Assam rose overnight with the Brahmaputra River, which flows down from the Himalayas into Bangladesh, and its tributaries still in spate. Most of the Kaziranga National Park, home to the rare one-horned rhino, was underwater, authorities in Assam said, adding that four people drowned on Monday. File photo: Girls row a makeshift raft past submerged houses at a flood-affected village in Karbi Anglong district. "The flood situation has turned very critical with 31 of the 32 districts affected," Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told reporters. "We are working on a war footing to deal with the flood situation." Assam, known for its tea industry, is hit by seasonal flooding each year, and the state and federal governments have spent millions of rupees on flood control. Army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the state for rescue and relief operations and makeshift shelter camps have been set up, while the airforce is on standby, Keshab Mahanta, Assam's water resources minister, told Reuters. The Indian weather office has forecast widespread rains across Assam and Bihar over the next two days. Landslides sweep away homes In neighbouring Nepal, 64 people were killed and 31 were missing, with around a third of all districts hit by heavy rains, authorities said. Many of the deaths were caused by landslides that swept away houses. In southeast Nepal, water levels on the Kosi River, which flows into Bihar, had receded, an district official said. In 2008, the Kosi broke its banks and changed course, inundating huge tracts of land and killing 500 people. “Our analysis is that the danger is over now that the water level has come down,” Chiranjibi Giri, assistant district administrator of Sunsari district, told Reuters. In Bangladesh, floods forced an estimated 190,000 people out of their homes, government officials said. In Cox's Bazar district, shelter to some 700,000 Rohingya refugees who fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, more than 100,000 people have been displaced. Since early July, flooding and landslides have damaged thousands of shelters at the refugee camps, killing two people, including a child, Human Rights Watch said in a release last week.

Over 100 killed, millions displaced from floods in India, Nepal and Bangladesh

At least 47 people were killed in landslide in Nepal due to heavy rainfall and flooding.133 people are rescued from the settlements on high risk. Watch this video to know more.

Nepal floods: 47 killed in landslide, 133 people rescued

At least 30 people were killed and six others reported missing due to floods and landslides caused by torrential rain in Nepal, an official said.

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