Nepal Flash Floods Death Toll Reaches 788; Over 140 Indian Nationals Evacuated

August 31, 2026

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh): The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by an ice-rock avalanche along the Tibet border has risen to 788, while thousands of people remain missing or uncontactable, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations.

According to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the death toll stood at 788 as of 7 a.m. on Monday. An estimated 2,500-3,000 people are still missing or uncontactable, while more than 8,700 people have been evacuated by security forces.

Indian nationals among those missing

Multiple Indian nationals remain untraceable following the massive flash floods and landslides in Nepal. Authorities have confirmed that at least 149-180 Indian nationals have been evacuated, while approximately 275-320 remain missing or uncontactable.

Among those unaccounted for are 14 pilgrims of Andhra Pradesh origin, including seven from Andhra Pradesh and seven NRIs.

Meanwhile, a group of 20 Telugu pilgrims safely reached Kathmandu from Tibet after surviving the devastating flash floods that swept across Nepal, even as authorities continue search operations for hundreds of missing people.

Telugu pilgrims evacuated to Kathmandu

The Andhra Pradesh government said the Telugu pilgrims were safely evacuated at around 11 p.m. on Sunday. A total of 144 pilgrims reached Kathmandu from Saga County in Tibet through the Kodari checkpoint.

The group includes 20 Telugu pilgrims, including Sastry and three members of his family. They are scheduled to travel to Mumbai on Tuesday for onward journeys to their respective homes.

State authorities are maintaining continuous communication with Nepalese counterparts to track and rescue stranded citizens as secondary risks emerge from a dangerous temporary lake formed in Tibet following severe flooding.

Rescue operations intensify

Nearly 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters remain deployed for rescue and relief operations, while six specialised surgical teams are providing emergency medical assistance.

India’s specialised tunnel-rescue team and technical experts are also assisting operations at the Trishuli-3A hydropower tunnel, where workers remain trapped.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh said more than 25 miles of roads and 40 suspension bridges have reportedly been destroyed.

Heavy rainfall, landslides, blocked valleys and the potentially dangerous temporary lake in Tibet continue to pose serious secondary risks.

Continuous coordination is being maintained with Nepalese authorities regarding the safe evacuation, identification and welfare of Indian nationals, particularly pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh.