Nepal Floods Death Toll Rises to 95, Hundreds Missing; Indians Among Those Unaccounted For

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 95, Reuters reported, citing police officials.

Hundreds of people, including Indians, remain missing after powerful floods struck the Rasuwa district bordering Tibet on Wednesday. The floods caused extensive damage across the mountainous region, sweeping away roads and bridges and damaging power projects and other infrastructure near the Nepal-China border.

Hundreds of tourists missing

At least 398 tourists have lost contact with their tour operators, according to Nepal tourism joint secretary Jai Narayan Acharya. The group includes 133 Indians and 59 Nepalese, with the nationalities of the remaining tourists not immediately clear.

The disaster has also affected neighbouring Tibet. China’s official Xinhua news agency reported “major casualties” and missing people in Gyirong county after a mudslide hit a land crossing between China and Nepal.

Helicopters sent for rescue

Nepal has deployed helicopters to rescue people stranded by the floods, but the high water levels have made it difficult for aircraft to land in affected areas such as Syapru Besi and Timure in Rasuwa.

District administrator Narendra Pariyar warned that the disaster could result in significant casualties and property damage. He urged residents living along the Bhote Koshi river to move to higher ground after reports that villages and infrastructure sites had been swept away.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah said police and military personnel were working alongside rescue and relief teams. Authorities have also directed people in low-lying areas to move to safer locations and remain vigilant.

India keeps rescue teams on standby

Indian authorities have increased preparedness in areas of Bihar bordering Nepal as the flood situation develops. Evacuations have begun in some districts as a precaution, although floodwaters have not yet crossed into India.

NDRF Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said nine teams have been stationed in Bihar, including teams deployed in West Champaran and Muzaffarpur.

He said authorities were closely monitoring the situation and keeping rescue resources ready to respond if required.

China reports disruption at Gyirong port

China said flash floods affected its Gyirong port, disrupting roads, communications and electricity supplies in the Shigatse region near Nepal. President Xi Jinping called for an “all-out” search for missing people and urged authorities to strengthen disaster monitoring, early-warning systems and preparations against secondary disasters.

Nepal PM appeals for unity

As rescue operations continued, Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged the country to stand together following the deadly floods. Shah assured affected residents that the government was taking responsibility for rescue, medical treatment, food and shelter, while asking people to remain patient during the emergency.

Nepal police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle confirmed that at least 95 people had been killed in the floods that devastated the border region with Tibet, AFP reported.