Chinese Embassy in Nepal rebuts ‘fake news’ claims over devastating mudslide in border areas, urges cooperation for saving lives

On 28 August 2026, floods and a mudslide affected Nepal and Tibet. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal rebutted 'fake news' claims over the mudslide in border areas and urged cooperation for saving lives, Global Times reported. The Times of India reported that the death toll rose above 500, and Euronews reported that the number of missing passed 2,400 as the EU pledged aid. India said 320 of its citizens were still missing, and 117 tourists were rescued, 85 of them Indians.

Nepal said its own security agencies can handle the rescue and declined foreign rescue teams; The Star reported that it wanted cash aid instead, and the Times of India reported that it agreed to aid from India, China and others. South Korea said it is negotiating over a team to search for nine missing at the Trishuli construction site. The EU sent €2 million, Singapore pledged US$100,000 as seed money for Red Cross fundraising, Australia dispatched assistance, and President Xi extended condolences.