Flooding in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away dozens of houses, bridges and infrastructure in Gorkha district, including a hydropower project camp. No casualties were reported initially, while authorities warned residents to evacuate as water levels exceeded the danger mark
Human Rights Watch accused China of censoring information and restricting media coverage after deadly floods in Tibet and Nepal. The group alleged authorities suppressed victims' voices, punished “rumormongering,” censored footage, and controlled the disaster narrative following the Gyirong mudslide tragedy
An Indian tunnel rescue team continued search and rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-hit hydropower projects, working with the Nepali Army in Chilime and Langtang. Nearly 900 workers remain unaccounted for across affected projects, while Indian and Chinese teams assist evacuation efforts
China is reportedly deleting citizen-shot videos of the catastrophic August 26 glacial collapse in Tibet, which unleashed flash floods and mudslides across the Nepal-Tibet frontier. The Times of Israel report highlights restricted access, censorship, and unanswered questions about the disaster’s causes.
Nepal reported 675 bodies recovered and 2,498 people missing after devastating floods and mudslides. India dispatched its fourth C-130 aircraft carrying 11 tonnes of relief and rescue equipment, while additional bridge materials, forensic experts and technical teams were sent to support operations
Nepal issued a fresh flood warning as water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers rose following flooding and a natural obstruction in the Lhende Khola. Authorities warned of another major flood, while the August 26 disaster killed 675 people
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi region has risen to 469, while 977 people remain out of contact. Rescue teams are searching affected areas as authorities coordinate relief operations and urge individuals to avoid uncoordinated travel.
Nepal’s devastating flash floods warn of mounting climate risks across the Himalayas, underscoring the urgent need for stronger preparedness and regional cooperation
Nepal must rethink its development model and hydropower expansion amid worsening climate risks, conservationist Megh Ale has said after deadly Bhote Koshi floods. Known as Nepal's “River Man”, Ale urged Himalayan nations to prioritise river conservation, climate adaptation and safer infrastructure
Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indians, remain missing after a massive flash flood triggered by an earthquake in Tibet swept through central Nepal, devastating towns, washing away bridges, crippling hydropower projects, and leaving widespread destruction across multiple districts.
