47 Americans among hundreds missing after deadly flood pummels China-Nepal border

On 27 August 2026, a deadly flood hit the border area between China and Nepal. Reports gave different figures: Egypt Today cited over 160 dead and 1,300 missing, NHK World said hundreds were feared dead, and the New York Post said 47 Americans were among hundreds missing. The Times of India reported no contact with 288 Indians in Nepal and another 200 stranded on the Chinese side.

China's water ministry warned that a large barrier lake formed at the confluence of Nepali rivers had a high risk of breaching within three days, and Reuters reported that Nepal and China warned of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst. WION reported that Nepali journalists alleged Chinese Xiaokang settlements were responsible for the flash floods in Rasuwa. The Dalai Lama expressed dismay at the disaster.