At least 270 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after catastrophic floods tore through the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China. More than 400 foreign tourists are also among those unaccounted for. The disaster was triggered by a collapse of glacial ice and rock that sent a torrent of mud, debris and water through mountain communities, destroying homes, roads and bridges. Follow our live coverage here:11:10 PM, 27 August 2026Trump says US is sending aid to Nepal after catastrophic floods
The president said recent flooding in a border area of China and Nepal was terrible to see, describing how "strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks."Talking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, he said the U.S. has spoken with Nepalese leaders and offered to provide "anything they want."Trump said there were 50 or 60 Americans in the area but added that a full accounting hasn't been completed. 11:08 PM, 27 August 2026Nepal flood death toll rises to 390: police More than 390 people were killed, according to authorities in Nepal and China, and more than 1,400 were missing, including hundreds of foreigners and pilgrims. Hundreds of others have been displaced across the Himalayan region.10:54 PM, 27 August 2026About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floodsUS officials said about 90 U.S. citizens remained unaccounted for Thursday, a day after catastrophic flash floods engulfed a border area of China and Nepal, killing hundreds of people.In a statement, the U.S. State Department said it is not aware of any U.S. deaths, but three Americans have been rescued.Many of the missing were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus, Buddhists and others. 10:45 PM, 27 August 2026UAE allocates $10 million for urgent relief for flood, landslide victimsThe UAE has allocated US$10 million through the UAE Aid Agency as part of its urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by devastating floods and landslides Nepal, which have resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and missing persons, as well as extensive damage.The assistance comes under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 06:38 PM, 27 August 2026King Charles 'heartbroken' by Nepal-Tibet flash floods
