LIVE BLOG26 Aug 2026 | 05:56:23 PM ISTNepal flood rescue latest newsSynopsisNepal Flash Floods Live Updates: India is sending relief material to Nepal on Indian Air Force planes after massive flash floods swept through northern districts in the neighbouring country on Wednesday morning, officials said.Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: A sudden, massive flood swept through two Nepal districts bordering Tibet, killing four people, leaving 400 others missing and causing extensive devastation in settlements along the river including to a dozen hydropower projects.At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIs are among the nearly 400 people missing in Rasuwa district, officials said.The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time) coming from the Tibet side affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet and Nuwakot district, southwest of Kathmandu, officials said.Houses, roads and power projects were swept away in Nepal, while officials in Tibet said they feared "major casualties" with some missing in the county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a border land crossing.Initial reports suggested that an earthquake in the area could have triggered an avalanche and caused the floods, Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal told the country's parliament on Wednesday, ‌local media reported.At least 384 ⁠travellers, including ⁠105 Indians, 93 Nepalis, three U.S. citizens and 12 British nationals were missing from the region, Nepal's tourism authority said. Show more Show less1 New UpdateNepal floods live updates: Amit Shah speaks to Bihar CM amid flood threat following heavy rain, glacier burst in NepalNepal floods live updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over the phone amid a flood threat in the state following heavy rainfall and a glacier burst in Nepal.During the telephonic conversation, Shah assured the Bihar government of all possible assistance from the Centre to deal with any potential crisis arising from the situation.The Home Minister also directed that necessary preparedness measures be taken to respond to any emergency. He also said that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is being mobilised to deal with any eventuality and provide assistance to the state authorities if required.The developments come amid concerns over the impact of heavy rainfall and the glacier burst in Nepal on water levels and the possibility of flooding in parts of Bihar.Nepal floods live updates: Sashastra Seema Bal alerts India-Nepal border formations after flash flood in Nepal The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has alerted its formations deployed along the India-Nepal border following a sudden flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday morning, with its rescue and relief teams placed on standby for possible emergency operations.The SSB, which is mandated to guard India-Nepal border, has alerted its 11 Rescue and Relief Teams (RRTs) for immediate deployment in rescue and relief operations, while kept its seven additional teams on standby to respond to any emerging situation.Nepal floods live updates: Indian Embassy in Nepal issues emergency contact numbersNepal floods live updates: The Indian Embassy in Nepal said in a post on X that it remains actively engaged with the authorities in Nepal for early rescue and relief of Indian nationals impacted by the severe flash floods."The Embassy of India has remained engaged with the relevant authorities of Government of Nepal for early rescue and relief for Indian nationals affected by the flash floods that took place in Nepal today. Rescue and relief efforts continue to be strengthened in coordination with the Government of Nepal," the post said.The Embassy has also provided emergency contact numbers."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," the Embassy wrote.​Nepal floods live updates: PM Modi assures all possible 'humanitarian relief' to the neighbouring countryPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences over the loss of lives due to floods in the Himalayan nation. He said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance.He said India stands firmly in solidarity with "sisters and brothers in Nepal" during this difficult time.The Prime Minister said teams from both countries are coordinating closely in the rescue and relief efforts."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. India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi said in a post on X.Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Death toll surges past 20, nearly 400 missing, including 105 IndiansA wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering ​catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least nine ​people and left hundreds of tourists missing. At least 384 ⁠travellers, including ⁠105 Indians, 93 Nepalis, three U.S. citizens and 12 British nationals were missing from the region, Nepal's tourism authority said.