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Flash floods in Nepal kill 55, leave 350 missing; India dispatches relief aid
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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Heavy monsoon-triggered flash floods in Nepal have claimed at least 55 lives and left over 350 people missing, prompting India to send relief supplies and set up emergency contact numbers for its nationals.
Heavy rainstorms triggered flash floods across Nepal today, resulting in a death toll of at least 55 and more than 350 individuals reported missing. The sudden surge of water has inundated villages and disrupted transport, overwhelming local rescue teams.
India has announced the dispatch of relief materials to assist the affected regions. The Indian embassy in Kathmandu also shared two emergency helpline numbers – +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500 – for Indian nationals seeking help.
Authorities continue search and rescue operations while coordinating with neighboring countries for additional support. The scale of the disaster underscores the vulnerability of the Himalayan nation to extreme weather events.
India has announced the dispatch of relief materials to assist the affected regions. The Indian embassy in Kathmandu also shared two emergency helpline numbers – +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500 – for Indian nationals seeking help.
Authorities continue search and rescue operations while coordinating with neighboring countries for additional support. The scale of the disaster underscores the vulnerability of the Himalayan nation to extreme weather events.