New Delhi: At least 105 Indians are among hundreds of foreigners reported missing after severe flash floods hit Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border.
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The Bhote Koshi River surged suddenly, sweeping away houses, vehicles, bridges and other infrastructure around Timure and Syapru Besi. The death toll has reached nine, while rescue teams continue searching affected areas.
Helicopters have been deployed to evacuate stranded people, though rescue operations have faced difficulties because of the extent of the flooding and high water levels.
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Several roads, bridges and hydropower projects have also been damaged. Authorities have placed downstream districts on alert and advised people living near rivers to remain vigilant.
PM Modi Speaks To Nepal PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by the floods. Modi also assured Nepal of all possible humanitarian and relief assistance.
प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन्द्र शाहसँग कुराकानी गरेँ र नेपालमा आएको बाढीका कारण ज्यान गुमाउनेहरूप्रति समवेदना व्यक्त गरेँ। यस कठिन समयमा भारतका जनता नेपालका आफ्ना दिदीबहिनी तथा दाजुभाइहरूसँग ऐक्यबद्ध भई साथै उभिएका छन्।
भारत नेपाललाई सम्भव भएसम्मका सबै प्रकारका मानवीय सहायता उपलब्ध…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2026
He said, “Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time.”
Indian Embassy Issues Emergency Helplines
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals affected by the floods.
For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted:
+977 985 131 6807
+977 970 910 7500
(Both emergency numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp)…
— IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) August 26, 2026
The embassy urged people seeking assistance or information about affected Indians to use the helplines. A preliminary Nepal Tourism Board update reported around 105 Indians among the missing, while 37 NRIs were also reported missing from the Himalayan Glacier Area.
NDRF Monitors UP, Bihar Amid Nepal Flood Threat
The NDRF is closely monitoring parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar amid the possibility of rising river levels following floods in Nepal. According to the CWC advisory and media reports, a sudden rise in the Trishuli River at Furke Khola, around 160 km from the Indian border, has been reported, with suspected GLOF activity near the Nepal-China border.
US Issues Nepal Flood Advisory As Three Americans Reported Missing
The US Embassy in Nepal has issued a safety advisory for American citizens amid the deadly flash floods in Rasuwa district. The Nepal Tourism Board has reported 384 people missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals. Three American tourists are among those reported missing. The US Embassy has urged its citizens in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan and Tanahun to avoid riverbanks and low-lying areas, move to higher ground and follow local authorities’ instructions. Citizens have also been advised to stay away from flood-affected areas and avoid travelling through floodwaters.
Nepali authorities report severe flooding in Rasuwa and have issued warnings for communities along the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.
U.S. citizens in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan, and Tanahun should stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas, seek… pic.twitter.com/u3pAb5T8M0
— U.S. Embassy Nepal (@USEmbassyNepal) August 26, 2026
IAF C-130 And C-17 Aircraft On Standby For Nepal Relief Mission
The Indian Air Force is preparing for a relief mission to Nepal following the devastating flash floods. According to Ministry of Defence sources, C-17 and C-130 aircraft carrying relief supplies, medicines and earth-moving equipment have been kept on standby. A C-130 aircraft is scheduled to leave for Nepal today, while a C-17 aircraft will depart tomorrow afternoon. India is also preparing to send relief material to the neighbouring country as the floods have killed at least 46 people and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indians.
Nepal PM Thanks PM Modi for India’s Assistance After Floods
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s assistance following the flash floods that caused widespread damage in Nepal, saying Modi’s call, condolences and offer of support reflected the enduring bonds of friendship between the two countries. “We deeply appreciate your warm words of solidarity and your generous offer of assistance to Nepal during this difficult time,” the Nepal PMO said in a post on X.
Thank you very much, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for your kind call and deep condolences.
We deeply appreciate your warm words of solidarity and your generous offer of assistance to Nepal during this difficult time.
This gesture of solidarity is a reflection of the enduring… https://t.co/VepX2UzxuG
— PMO (@PM_nepal_) August 26, 2026
MEA Says Embassy In Kathmandu Coordinating Rescue Of Indians
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu is closely coordinating with government of Nepal for the early rescue and relief of Indian nationals affected by flash floods in the Himalayan nation on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
India Sends 10 Tonnes of HADR Aid, Medicines to Flood-Hit Nepal
India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material along with essential medicines to Nepal to support relief efforts following devastating floods. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India stands firmly with Nepal and its people during the crisis, expressing condolences to families who lost loved ones and solidarity with those affected by the floods.
Dispatched 10 tonnes of HADR assistance and essential medicines to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.
Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected.
In face of this challenge, India stands with Nepal and its people. pic.twitter.com/FUJdkJzi1o
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 26, 2026
