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.

China temporarily halted rescue operations along the Tibet-Nepal border on August 28 after a debris-filled barrier lake began overflowing, raising fears of another flash flood. The lake formed after a massive mudslide triggered by the Himalayan disaster on August 26. Chinese authorities ordered rescue teams to withdraw to safer locations as water levels were expected to rise amid continued rainfall. The renewed threat has complicated efforts to locate hundreds of people still missing after the earlier floods and mudslides. Authorities are closely monitoring the lake and river levels while preparing to resume rescue operations when conditions become safer. 

King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28, aged 89. He had ruled Norway for 35 years after ascending the throne in 1991. The Royal Palace said Harald had recently been receiving treatment for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. Widely respected for modernising the monarchy and maintaining a close relationship with the Norwegian people, Harald remained popular throughout his reign. He also became known for promoting tolerance and inclusivity. Following his death, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII. (PC: X)

Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, a US-based Indian-origin couple and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, are missing after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. The couple had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to celebrate Deepak’s 60th birthday, fulfilling a long-held wish. Their daughters said the couple was last seen at the Gyirong Port immigration post before the floods hit. Their location had previously been visible through Apple’s “Find My” feature, but the coordinates became untraceable after the disaster. The family is desperately seeking information as rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and hundreds of missing people. (PC: X)

A viral video has captured the terrifying moment a massive flash flood surged through Trishuli Bazaar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, forcing residents, pedestrians and motorists to flee for safety. The footage shows torrents of muddy water and debris sweeping through the bustling market, leaving buildings and roads severely damaged. The disaster struck on August 26 amid a devastating flash flood across northern Nepal and the Nepal-Tibet border region. Rescue teams continue searching through the debris for missing people as authorities assess the extensive destruction. The disaster has killed hundreds and left large numbers missing across affected areas. 

Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” has died aged 84 while serving a life sentence in The Hague. Mladić was convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 1992–95 Bosnian War. He was held responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed, and for the siege of Sarajevo. After remaining a fugitive for years, Mladić was arrested in Serbia in 2011. He was convicted in 2017, and his life sentence was upheld on appeal in 2021.

Nepal has declined offers from several countries to deploy foreign search-and-rescue teams despite the devastating flash floods that have killed 469 people and left hundreds missing. The government said Nepal’s own security agencies are capable of managing rescue operations and decided against accepting teams from countries including India, China, the US, UK, Japan and South Korea. Instead, Kathmandu is seeking financial assistance through a one-door mechanism for relief and reconstruction. An Emergency Response Team has also been established to coordinate assistance for affected foreign nationals. Rescue efforts remain underway across severely damaged areas near the Nepal-China border. (PC: X)