Rescuers in Nepal are racing to save more than 900 people believed to be trapped in tunnels and underground areas across around six hydropower projects.

GGuardian News2026-08-31 18:01

Rajendra Dawadi, head teacher of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal’s north-central Trishuli Valley, acted quickly to evacuate about 900 students as floodwaters tore through homes, bridges and villages. His response has become a striking example of foresight and courage amid the catastrophic disaster.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 17:40

As additional bodies of Nepali flood victims were recovered, relatives held cremation ceremonies in Chitwan and Kathmandu, days after massive flooding swept across the region.

RReuters2026-08-31 17:11

The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet continues to climb, with authorities reporting more than 900 fatalities and over 4,700 people still missing.

AABC News2026-08-31 17:03

The death toll from last week’s flash floods along the Nepal-China border has reached 955, according to authorities in both countries. Nepal has made the search for workers who may be trapped inside hydropower tunnels its “highest priority,” with more than 900 workers missing across various projects. A Nepali army colonel estimated that about 45 to 50 people were inside one tunnel.

CCNN2026-08-31 17:01

Rescuers in Nepal are working to reach trapped workers after devastating floods and landslides left hundreds dead. The rescue operation is proving challenging.

FFox News2026-08-31 16:29

Nepalese authorities have temporarily buried hundreds of unidentified victims of the catastrophic floods, provoking public outrage in parts of the country. Critics accuse officials of failing to follow Hindu burial rites and mishandling the situation.

Eeuronews2026-08-31 16:25

Basanta Raj Adhikari, director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering, says the disaster highlights the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. Flood speeds are estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour, with threats including ice and snow avalanches and glacial lake outburst floods, requiring comprehensive monitoring and new planning approaches.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 15:52

The death toll and number of missing people from massive Himalayan floods on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border continue to climb. Nepali authorities say more than 900 people have died and over 4,200 are missing, including 590 foreigners.

CCNA2026-08-31 15:32

More than 900 people have been confirmed dead after devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, while 4,500 remain missing and neighborhoods lie buried under mud and debris. Amid the destruction, remarkable survival stories are also emerging.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 15:07

Rescue teams in Nepal continue searching for survivors after last week’s deadly flooding. The reported death toll has climbed to 919, while Oxfam Nepal Humanitarian Lead Santosh Pandey offered his assessment.

TTRT World2026-08-31 14:58

The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal’s Himalayan region has surpassed 900, while nearly 4,800 people remain missing. At least 300 homes in the Devighat community were swept away by flash flooding.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-31 14:26

Nepal could face more flooding nearly a week after a catastrophic deluge. The death toll has exceeded 900, while authorities say more than 4,700 people remain unaccounted for. Mercy Corps Nepal country director Suraj Sigdel discusses relief efforts.

CCNA2026-08-31 13:40

Nepalese authorities have warned of possible renewed flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods, triggered by a glacier collapse, have killed at least 900 people, while more than 4,000 remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. A vast rescue operation is continuing as communities confront the devastation and loss.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 13:10

The death toll and number of missing people from massive Himalayan floods on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border continue to climb. Nepali authorities say more than 900 people have died and over 4,200 are missing, including 590 foreigners. More than 900 workers are believed trapped in tunnels at over a dozen hydropower sites in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, where rescuers are working to clear water, mud and debris.

CCNA2026-08-31 13:04

Rescuers are struggling to reach about 100 people believed to be alive in tunnels across Nepal’s hydropower network. The tunnels were buried in mud nearly a week ago after a glacier collapse triggered landslides and floods. Some workers escaped, but officials say more than 900 remain missing. Tunnelling expert Arnold Dix is advising the rescue effort.

DDW News2026-08-31 12:57

Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said on August 31 that the latest confirmed death toll from the landslide disaster had reached 903. About 4,200 people remained unaccounted for, including foreign nationals from 38 countries.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-31 12:55

Residents of Nepalese communities devastated by floods and mudslides were warned Sunday to prepare for possible renewed flooding as water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.

CCBS News2026-08-31 12:42

Nepalese rescuers are racing to locate more than 4,000 people missing after flash floods devastated the country's north on August 26. Teams are also trying to save hundreds believed trapped inside a blocked hydropower project, while authorities have begun burying unclaimed bodies.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-31 12:41

Nepalese rescue teams are racing to locate survivors after last week’s deadly floods. The disaster has killed at least 900 people and left more than 4,000 missing, including nearly 600 foreigners. Riaz Lodhi, the World Food Programme’s representative and country director in Nepal, comments on the situation.

TTRT World2026-08-31 12:20

Rescuers are racing to find survivors after devastating flooding struck the Nepal-Tibet border. Stories of miraculous survival are also emerging.

AABC News2026-08-31 12:15

Many residents returning to Devighat, a village north of Kathmandu, are finding their homes filled with grey, sticky mud and hoping to salvage anything that remains useful.

CCBC News2026-08-31 12:04

Live coverage from the Devighat area of Nepal’s Nuwakot district follows catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet that has killed at least 900 people and left more than 4,700 missing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 11:51

Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels at Nepalese hydropower sites after a glacier collapse and flash flood last week. Australian tunnel-rescue expert Arnold Dix has been asked to help search for survivors where buildings were washed away and only the tunnels remain.

CCBC News2026-08-31 11:46