What Happened in Nepal?
Severe flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi River area of Nepal on August 26, 2026.
The flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure.
The government says the disaster has also caused widespread displacement and significant loss of life.
River systems and downstream flood risks are being continuously monitored as authorities work to determine the full scale of the damage.
Search and Rescue Operations Continue
Nepal has mobilised security and disaster-management agencies, local authorities and health services to respond to the disaster.
Teams are carrying out:
- Search and rescue operations
- Evacuations
- Emergency medical assistance
- Relief operations
- Monitoring of downstream flood risks
The government says its immediate priority is to save lives and support people affected by the floods.
Foreign Nationals From 33 Countries Are Affected
Nepal's latest list includes foreign nationals from 33 countries.
Among those still missing are:
- 93 Indian nationals
- 84 Chinese nationals
- 66 U.S. nationals
- 53 Ukrainian nationals
- 51 Malaysian nationals
- 35 Australian nationals
- 33 British nationals
- 25 Canadian nationals
The numbers remain subject to verification as authorities continue their search.
Nepal Says Tourists Can Still Travel to Unaffected Areas
Despite the scale of the disaster, Nepal's government said the country remains open to international travellers and tourists.
Authorities clarified that only specific parts of the country have been affected by the flash floods.
However, travellers should check official updates and local conditions before travelling to areas close to the affected region.
Government Mobilises Resources
Nepal's government says it is using all available resources for search, rescue and relief efforts.
Security agencies are handling search and rescue operations, while health services and local authorities are supporting emergency assistance.
The government is also assessing damage to critical infrastructure and will determine additional requirements for assistance as the situation develops.
What Happens Next?
Search and rescue teams will continue working in affected areas while authorities monitor rivers and downstream flood risks.
Officials are also continuing to verify information about missing people, including foreign nationals.
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.
For families waiting for information about missing relatives, the government has established an Emergency Response Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
TwikUp Insight
Nepal's Bhote Koshi flash flood disaster has become a major international emergency, with hundreds of bodies recovered and hundreds of foreign nationals still missing.
The latest official update confirms that 25 Canadian nationals are among the 511 foreign nationals still missing.
With search and rescue operations continuing, the numbers may change as authorities verify information and locate more people.
For Canadians with family, friends or travel connections in the affected region, the situation remains closely watched as Nepal continues its emergency response.
