28.08.2026 08:50
The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 469. As search and rescue teams race against time to find survivors in the affected areas, new flood warnings have been issued for the northern parts of the country.
The death toll from the devastating floods that hit Nepal has risen to 469. As search and rescue teams continue their efforts to reach survivors, new flood warnings have been issued for the northern regions.
In the Trishuli area, roads were covered with a layer of mud, and many vehicles were half-submerged in the mud. Security forces have barricaded entrances to areas near riverbeds and other hazardous zones.
Nepali authorities have reported that the country is facing its worst natural disaster since the major earthquake in 2015. Experts believe the sudden flooding may have been triggered by the collapse of a glacier.
In helicopter-assisted operations in the region, hundreds of people have been rescued. It has been reported that most of the 450 people trapped in a tunnel in Trishuli have been evacuated.
INFRASTRUCTURE COLLAPSED, DEALING A HEAVY BLOW TO THE ECONOMY
Beyond the humanitarian tragedy, the disaster has also left the government of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who took office in March, and the country's economy in a difficult situation.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has announced that 80 bridges were destroyed and 40 kilometers of asphalt roads were severely damaged by the floods.
The fact that the affected area is located on the border with China has brought the flow of goods with Nepal's second-largest trading partner to a complete halt.
It has been noted that this disruption in the supply chain will impose a significant burden on the country's economy, which is dependent on foreign aid and imports.
555 TOURISTS EVACUATED FROM TIBET
China's official news agency Xinhua has announced that 555 tourists stranded in the Tibet region have been evacuated. Due to China's media restrictions in the region, limited information has reached Tibet, and it is not yet clear whether the data there matches the losses on the Nepali side.
Meanwhile, officials from India, Australia, and the US have stated that their citizens are missing in the disaster zone. Search and rescue operations continue in the areas.