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Nepal Reports 95 Dead, 384 Missing After Flash Floods

8/26/2026

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Nepal Endures Floods

Nepal authorities reported at least 95 deaths and 384 missing after flash floods on Aug. 26, 2026.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an earthquake triggered an avalanche that caused the floods.
President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort on the Tibetan side.
Nepal Electricity Authority confirmed damage to six major hydropower and transmission facilities.
Nepal Tourism Board listed 291 foreign nationals missing, including 47 Americans.

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Floods Disrupt Nepal

The Nepal Electricity Authority said 430 MW of hydropower and solar capacity were damaged, risking shortages.
Closed highways and the damaged Friendship Bridge stopped Nepal-China cross-border trade.
Pilgrims to Mount Kailash missed peak trekking season, likely cutting local tourism revenue.
Floods hit during Janai Purnima, disrupting festival celebrations in Rasuwa district.
Nepal’s Red Cross and medical teams teamed with the army to aid displaced residents.

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Nepal Endures Floods

Nepal authorities reported at least 95 deaths and 384 missing after flash floods on Aug. 26, 2026.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an earthquake triggered an avalanche that caused the floods.
President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort on the Tibetan side.
Nepal Electricity Authority confirmed damage to six major hydropower and transmission facilities.
Nepal Tourism Board listed 291 foreign nationals missing, including 47 Americans.

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