The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 469, according to police reports on Friday, August 28, 2026. The floods struck earlier this week and caused major damage in several areas, leaving many people missing, injured, or in need of urgent help.
Nepal Police said rescue operations are continuing in the affected areas. A total of 796 people, including 50 foreign nationals, have been rescued by helicopters. Another 796 people have been moved to safer places by land from areas affected by the floods and landslides.
Rescue teams are facing difficult conditions because roads and other transport routes have been badly damaged. In some places, reaching affected communities has been challenging, making helicopters an important part of the rescue operation.
Scientists are also studying the possible cause of the disaster. Researchers Kristen Cook and Dan Shugar, who study changes in the Earth’s surface, examined satellite images of the affected region. Their analysis found signs that part of a glacier may have collapsed.
According to the researchers, the collapse could have sent a large amount of ice and rocks, including boulders, down into the valley. This may have contributed to the sudden flooding and caused severe destruction in the area.
The disaster has also raised concerns along the Nepal-Tibet border, where floods and landslides have affected communities and damaged infrastructure. Emergency teams are working to provide food, shelter, medical support, and other essential supplies to people who have been forced to leave their homes.
The Red Cross has appealed for $31 million in emergency funding to support people affected by the floods and landslides. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), based in Switzerland, also released one million Swiss francs for immediate relief work shortly after the disaster.
The money will be used to support rescue and relief operations and provide essential assistance to affected families. Aid agencies are also preparing for further emergencies as weather conditions remain uncertain.
The situation remains serious, with new flood warnings continuing in parts of Nepal and Tibet. Authorities are advising people living in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow safety instructions.
With rescue and relief operations still underway, officials are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage. The focus remains on finding missing people, helping survivors, and moving communities in danger to safer locations.