KATHMANDU, NEPAL / RankWire.AI / – The death toll from flooding across Nepal and Tibet has reached at least 919, with 4,793 people still missing. Nepal has recorded 903 deaths and 4,247 missing people following the August 26 disaster. Tibetan authorities have confirmed 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Gyirong County. Search teams continue working across damaged mountain areas, river valleys and hydropower sites. Officials have revised casualty figures as rescuers reach previously inaccessible locations and verify missing-person reports.
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said rescuers have brought 10,451 people to safety. The total includes 252 foreign nationals. Authorities list 592 foreigners among those still missing in Nepal. They also count 933 missing workers linked to hydropower projects along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli corridors. Officials have recorded 267 injuries, while 156 people have left medical care after treatment. More than 20,000 security personnel are supporting rescue, recovery and relief operations.
The flooding impacted the Bhote Koshi River region in Rasuwa District early on August 26. Rapidly flowing waters damaged homes, roads, bridges, power facilities and other critical infrastructure. Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha experienced significant destruction as floodwaters traversed interconnected river systems. The disaster also affected Gyirong County in Tibet near Nepal’s border. Rescue efforts on both sides continue as teams search communities, valleys and work sites. Difficult terrain and damaged roads have hindered access to many impacted locations.
Hydropower sites remain a key focus for search efforts
Rescue teams are concentrating primarily on hydropower facilities, where a large number of workers remain unaccounted for. Nepal Army personnel are collaborating with tunnel rescue specialists from India, China and South Korea. Authorities estimate at least 90 individuals are still trapped inside several hydropower tunnels. Access at multiple sites has been blocked by mud, rocks and debris. During rescue operations, teams are deploying drilling equipment, ventilation systems and heavy machinery. Officials continue to cross-check employment records with reports from project operators and families of missing workers.
Recovery efforts also include identifying bodies carried downstream by the flooding. Twenty-one hospitals are currently housing unidentified remains, while authorities compare records and gather information from relatives. In Chitwan, DNA samples and identifying details were collected before some bodies were temporarily buried. Officials persist in reconciling field reports to eliminate duplicate entries and confirm identities. Search teams are also inspecting isolated settlements where damaged bridges and roads have limited access. Authorities have cautioned that the confirmed death and missing figures may change as identification processes continue.
Foreign nationals remain among the missing persons
Foreign citizens make up a considerable portion of the missing persons list in Nepal and Tibet. Nepal reports 592 foreign nationals missing after the floods. Tibetan authorities list 261 foreign citizens among the 546 people still unaccounted for in Gyirong County. These include nationals from Nepal, India, Latvia, the United States and Britain. Authorities are exchanging identification details while reviewing travel records and border movements. Consular officials are also assisting families seeking confirmation about relatives who were in the affected region.
Nepal’s government remains focused on rescue, relief and recovery efforts throughout the disaster zone. Teams are providing food, medical supplies and other emergency aid to affected communities. Authorities are monitoring rivers while assessing damage to roads, homes and power infrastructure. Thousands of individuals remain displaced or cut off from essential services. Officials continue urging reliance on verified casualty figures as reports are reconciled. The most recent official totals confirm 919 deaths and 4,793 missing persons across Nepal and Tibet.