Nepal-Tibet flood death toll surpasses 900, officials say, more than 4,700 missing
Summary
Flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border area have killed at least 919 people, with more than 4,700 still missing. The floods caused heavy damage to homes, roads, and bridges, and many Americans are among the missing.Key Facts
- At least 903 bodies were found in Nepal, and 16 in Tibet as of August 31, 2026.
- More than 4,700 people remain missing, including about 85 Americans.
- The floods began after a landslide caused a wall of ice, water, and debris to rush down a mountain near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- The disaster affected areas up to 62 miles downriver from the landslide site.
- The Nepal National Disaster Management Authority and Chinese officials are coordinating rescue efforts.
- The United States activated $3.6 million in emergency aid for food and supplies to help affected families.
- The U.S. Embassy warned Americans not to travel to the flood zone due to ongoing dangers and disrupted services.
- The landslide was measured at magnitude 5.2 and originated from a glacier about 16,000 feet high.
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