As Nepal grapples with one of its deadliest flood disasters, India has intensified rescue and relief efforts. The MEA says 21 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while a special control room has been activated to monitor the situation and assist affected citizens. The floods have severely impacted the Kailash Mansarovar route and left hundreds missing. With the death toll crossing 330, India says its immediate focus remains humanitarian assistance and support for those affected.

India ramps up efforts to rescue Indians in Kathmandu, MEA says 288 Indians uncontactable

Nepal has faced a devastating cycle of earthquakes, floods and landslides for decades. From the catastrophic 2015 Gorkha earthquake that killed more than 9,000 people to the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake that claimed 154 lives and damaged over 19,000 homes, disasters have repeatedly tested the Himalayan nation. The latest deadly floods have once again raised alarm, highlighting Nepal's vulnerability to extreme weather and seismic activity. As the country confronts yet another tragedy, we look back at some of Nepal's deadliest natural disasters and the destruction they left behind.


Nepal's deadly disaster timeline: From earthquakes to devastating floods 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 289 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal flash floods: Ice-rock avalanche may have triggered flash flood

Nepal flash floods: US pledges $500,000 in emergency assistance 

The devastating floods in Nepal have caused infrastructure losses estimated at more than Rs 200 billion ($1.3 billion). The country's energy network has suffered major damage, while 35 concrete bridges and 45 suspension bridges have been destroyed. A vital trade route linking Nepal with China has also been cut off, affecting commerce and transportation. As rescue and recovery operations continue, officials are assessing the full scale of the destruction and the long-term economic impact of one of Nepal's worst flood disasters.


Nepal flood damage tops $1.3 billion as bridges, power network crumble 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 165 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal-Tibet flood disaster: 165 dead, hundreds missing, search continues