Sudden floods and landslides
struck Nepal’s central Bagmati Province, including Rasuwa and several
neighbouring districts, on Wednesday (August 26).
At least 162 people have so
far been reported dead, while 403 others remain missing following the disaster.
According to data from the
Nepal Tourism Board, 341 of those reported missing are foreign nationals.
Among them are 133 Indian
citizens, 47 Americans and 33 British nationals. The missing include 200 women
and 203 men.
The disaster has caused
widespread destruction in the affected areas, with rescue and recovery efforts
continuing amid the difficult conditions.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir conveyed his sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones and expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal during the crisis.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Published Date : August 27, 2026
