A resident walks along a street covered in mud following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in Nepal's Nuwakot district. Photo: AFPShow caption: A resident walks along a street covered in mud following fla…UAE is home to an estimated 700,000 NepalisThe NationalAugust 27, 2026
Catastrophic floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 162 people, with more than 1,000 still missing.
A wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, triggering devastating floods through towns and valleys in the region.
The UAE is home to an estimated 700,000 Nepalis, making them one of the country's largest resident communities.
The Nepali Society UAE has called on authorities to prioritise search and rescue operations, medical treatment for the injured, and relief for affected families.
