Nepal–Tibet flood rescue resumes as reported death toll passes 600
Rescue operations resumed along the Nepal–Tibet border on August 29 as the reported flood death toll surpassed 600 and almost 2,500 people remained unaccounted for.
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- Rescue operations resumed along the Nepal–Tibet border on August 29 as the reported flood death toll surpassed 600 and almost 2,500 people remained unaccounted for.
Rescue operations resumed on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in areas hit by catastrophic flooding along the Nepal–Tibet border, as the reported death toll surpassed 600.
Al Jazeera reported that search and rescue work restarted after a brief pause. Authorities and emergency teams continued operating while experts warned that a newly formed lake could create further danger in the disaster zone.
The Guardian reported that almost 2,500 people remained unaccounted for, including at least 777 foreign nationals. It said 41 Australians were among those missing and cited a Red Cross estimate that at least 93,000 people had been affected.
The resumed operation marks a new phase in a rapidly developing disaster that has damaged communities on both sides of the Nepal–China border. The number of confirmed casualties and missing people may change as teams reach isolated areas and authorities reconcile reports.
Officials have urged caution around unstable terrain and flood-affected valleys. Further verified updates are expected as rescue teams assess the risk posed by the newly formed lake and continue searches for survivors.
