Devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 626 people, while around 2,478 remain missing, according to the latest updates. The disaster, which struck the mountainous Rasuwa region and affected the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, caused widespread destruction to roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Search-and-rescue operations are continuing, but rising lakes and the threat of further flooding are creating additional risks. Nepal has requested assistance from India and China, including Bailey bridges to restore damaged connectivity. Hundreds of foreign nationals, including Indians, remain unaccounted for, while authorities continue evacuations, relief distribution and body-recovery operations. (PC: X)

Nepal has reversed its earlier decision to reject foreign search-and-rescue assistance following devastating flash floods along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. The disaster has killed more than 550 people and left many others missing, while severely damaging settlements and infrastructure. Nepal will now allow specialised rescue teams from India and China to assist ongoing operations in affected areas. The decision comes amid growing pressure and concerns over missing foreign nationals. India and China had previously offered specialised personnel and technical support. Nepal’s own security forces continue leading the rescue effort, while international assistance is expected to strengthen searches and emergency response. (PC: Getty Images)

The China-Nepal flooding crisis has intensified after a lake formed by debris from a glacier collapse began overflowing, forcing Chinese authorities to halt rescue operations. The lake was created when the glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the border. Fearing a possible breach and secondary disasters including mountain collapses and avalanches, Chinese rescue personnel and vehicles withdrew to a safe area. An engineering team found the lake had grown to more than 2.5 million cubic metres, from an estimated 1.5–2 million cubic metres a day earlier. The lake is around 150 metres long and 40–50 metres deep. China expects another 3 million cubic metres of water to enter over three days, with peak flow around September 1. (PC: Reuters)

Nepal has reversed its earlier decision to reject foreign rescue teams and will allow experts from India, China, Australia and South Korea to assist with flood relief operations. The teams will help search for people potentially trapped inside tunnels and identify bodies through DNA testing and forensic investigations. A senior government official said international pressure, including concerns over missing foreign nationals, influenced the decision. Nepal’s disaster authority has raised the number of missing people to 1,924, including 517 foreigners and 933 hydropower workers. India has offered tunnel-rescue expertise, medical teams, Bailey bridges and relief supplies. Two aircraft carrying emergency materials have already arrived, while another was scheduled to follow as rescue and recovery efforts continue. (PC: Reuters)

A Nepali family has survived the devastating flash floods after taking shelter in a green-painted house that remained standing as raging waters swept away nearby buildings and debris. Dramatic footage showing the house surrounded by fast-moving, muddy floodwaters went viral online, prompting widespread concern for the family’s safety. At least three family members were visible on the house as the torrent engulfed the surrounding area. While neighbouring structures were carried away, the green house appeared to suffer relatively little visible damage. Its durability quickly became a talking point online, with viewers highlighting how the structure withstood the extreme force of the flood. The disaster was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near Nepal’s border.

Nepal has opened its doors to international assistance as devastating flash floods and landslides leave thousands affected and damage infrastructure. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun said the government needs help to rebuild, while rescue operations continue with more than 20 helicopters deployed. Finance Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyaya said India, China and the World Bank are coordinating financial support. The World Bank said up to Rs 25 billion could be mobilised as emergency assistance. Around 93,000 people may have been affected, according to Red Cross estimates, while destroyed roads, bridges, electricity and mobile networks are hampering access. The IFRC has launched a $31 million appeal for relief and long-term recovery efforts.

Nepal is struggling to store and identify bodies recovered after devastating flash floods killed hundreds and left more than 1,000 people unaccounted for. Bodies swept away by the Bhotekoshi flood have been recovered hundreds of kilometres downstream across Nuwakot, Chitwan, Tanahun and Nawalparasi. With district hospitals running out of morgue space, authorities are transferring remains and preparing temporary storage facilities for further recoveries. Chitwan has become a major recovery point, with 137 bodies recovered along the Trishuli and Narayani rivers between Phishling and Golaghat as of Thursday morning, according to The Kathmandu Post. Existing hospital morgues can hold only about 30–50 bodies, prompting officials to convert an unused government building in Bharatpur into temporary storage. (PC: Reuters)

Two men have been arrested in Nepal for allegedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a woman swept into the Narayani River during catastrophic flooding. A 41-second video showed the men pulling the corpse from the water using wooden planks and her hair before removing earrings from both ears. Nepal Police later reshared the footage and confirmed the arrests. Chitwan Police identified the suspects as 25-year-old Madan Gurung and 38-year-old Umesh Chaudhary, who were arrested near Pokhara Bus Park in Bharatpur. Police said such looting and inhumane conduct would not be tolerated. The incident occurred as floods and landslides killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 people missing across Nepal.

The death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to 587, with hundreds still missing as rescue operations continue. The disaster has caused widespread destruction across several areas, damaging roads, bridges and infrastructure and leaving communities isolated. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Indian nationals remain unaccounted for, while authorities are coordinating with Nepal and China to locate and assist them. Rescue teams are facing difficult terrain, damaged communications and the threat of further flooding from unstable water bodies in Tibet. Helicopters and emergency teams continue searching for survivors and evacuating stranded people as authorities assess the full scale of the catastrophe. (PC: AP)

An artificial barrier lake formed by a landslide near China’s Gyirong border crossing has breached, raising fears of renewed flooding in Nepal’s already devastated downstream areas. Nepal Police issued emergency warnings to communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, urging residents to move to safer locations. The breach follows catastrophic flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The latest development has complicated rescue operations and increased risks for communities already suffering extensive deaths, destruction and displacement. Authorities on both sides are monitoring water levels and preparing emergency responses amid concerns about further flooding.