China has tightened restrictions on videos and online coverage of the flash floods and landslides that struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, a disaster that has killed more than 350 people.

Nepal Floods Live Updates: King Charles III on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. “My wife and I are heartbroken to hear of the devastating flooding that has struck the Nepal-China border. Many in the United Kingdom have strong, deep and personal ties to this part of the world. We send our most profound sympathy to all those who have so tragically lost their loved ones and we feel deeply for the many families awaiting anxiously the news of friends and relations,”he wrote in the message posted on X.

The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal rose to 362, with hundreds remaining missing.

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has accused the Chinese government of pursuing “environmentally destructive” development projects on the Tibetan plateau, warning that such activities could increase the risk of disasters across the Himalayan region.

Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Rescue and relief efforts continued across flood-hit Nepal on Thursday, with climate experts and activists warning that the scale of destruction has stretched the country’s existing disaster response systems beyond their limits. Families in the worst-affected districts are reportedly struggling to access food, shelter and essential relief supplies. Binod Prasad Parajuli, executive director of Nepal’s Climate Risk and Resilience Lab, told PTI that while the government and other agencies are responding to the crisis, the extent of the devastation has surpassed their available resources and capacity.

Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Nepal-China Border Flood Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday directed state Home Secretary Ashish Kumar to lead a team to Nepal and coordinate the rescue of Tamils stranded there following flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, according to a state government press release.

At least eight pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh have been reported missing, stranded amid the flood situation in Nepal, according to details shared with the Indian Embassy in Nepal. The list includes Chopparapu Ramesh Babu (53), Annamdevara Venkatram (52), and Annamdevara Aanagha (49), whose whereabouts were reported near areas close to the Tibet border, PTI reported.

Experts studying the Nepal floods say the situation remains in a risk zone, with the possibility of further flooding still not ruled out. They have also cautioned that the event could recur and that preparedness, early warning and resilience must now be the priority. Dr Neera Shrestha Pradhan, a Water and Disaster Risk Reduction expert with Nepal-based ICIMOD, said the situation cannot yet be considered risk-free, with researchers still trying to establish exactly what triggered the disaster.

A newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border has raised concerns of further flooding as rescue teams continue to deal with the devastation caused by flash floods and landslides in Nepal.

Nepal-China Border Flood Live Updates: Devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have so far claimed at least 359 lives, Nepali police said in an update on Thursday, a day after the disaster along the Himalayan nation’s border with Tibet.

The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal rose to 332 on Thursday, with hundreds remain missing.

India has stepped up relief efforts for flash flood-hit Nepal, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) sending humanitarian assistance, medicines and food supplies to support rescue and relief operations in the neighbouring country.

China has expressed condolences to those affected by the tragic mudslide in Nepal and said it stands ready to assist the country. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Nepal and China are coordinating search and rescue efforts, adding that 260 foreign nationals remain missing on the Chinese side of the border. Beijing said it would keep foreign embassies updated and continue rescue operations, while the Chinese embassy in Nepal remains available round the clock to assist Chinese nationals.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a 24×7 control room to assist Indians amid the prevailing flood situation in Nepal. The MEA can be contacted at +91 11 2308 8718/8719, via WhatsApp at +91 9968291988, or by email at [situationroom@mea.gov.in](mailto:situationroom@mea.gov.in). The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has also issued emergency contact numbers, while Nepali authorities have shared helplines for tourists and affected districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan.

More than 1,300 people were reported missing and over 270 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border. The victims included hikers and climbers from around the world who travel to the Himalayan region to challenge themselves on some of the world’s highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees on pilgrimages. The figures are expected to change as rescue and identification efforts continue, a common occurrence following major disasters. Factors such as double-counting dual nationals, matching recovered bodies with missing-person lists and the overall chaos surrounding a calamity can cause the numbers to fluctuate in either direction.

Former Nepal PM Jhala Nath Khanal said the flash floods have caused widespread destruction across the country, damaging hydropower projects, roads and communication networks.

“The flood that occurred in Nepal is a flash flood. It devastated a lot of things in Nepal. About 14 hydropower projects have been damaged, and 160 people have been killed according to the information, and more than 500 people are missing… The information is being collected right now; about 42 kilometres of road have been destroyed, and all communication has been disrupted. There is no communication. The government has been mobilising everything,” he said.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a review meeting with the Foreign Secretary, MEA officials and India’s Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing over the flood disaster in Nepal.

Jaiswal said in a post on X, “EAM Dr S Jaishankar held a review meeting with Foreign Secretary, MEA officials and our Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing on the Nepal flood disaster.”

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Thursday expressed solidarity with Nepal following the devastating flash floods that have caused loss of life and widespread destruction.

In a post on X, Sa’ar said, “I stand with the people of Nepal as they face devastating flash floods, tragic loss of life, and widespread destruction. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected, as well as the first responders who are working tirelessly under extremely difficult conditions. Israel expresses its full solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal, and is praying for the safety and well-being of all those affected.”

Former Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said rescue operations were continuing across the flood-affected areas, with 162 bodies recovered so far.

“Rescue efforts are going on… So far, 162 bodies have been collected. Preliminary assessment of the damage to public and private property costs more than 200 billion… More than a thousand people are still out of contact… We are experiencing huge damage from the flash flood,” he said.

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A second Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft took off from Hindon on Thursday carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) supplies, including medicines and food packets, for flood-hit Nepal.

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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday visited flood-affected areas of Nuwakot to assess the situation and review the damage caused by the disaster. Read More

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Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday expressed his condolences to those affected by the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, saying he was praying for those who lost their lives.

“I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and offer my sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and to all those affected by this tragedy,” he said in a statement.

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said the state is closely monitoring the flood situation in Nepal and is prepared to assess damage caused by the resulting water flow into Bihar.

He said, “The majority of tourists visiting the area are Indians. The disappearance of people from Tamil Nadu, and others whose status is not yet fully known, is deeply distressing, and the Government of India will extend all possible help to the Nepal government and the affected individuals.”

Several people from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu remain unaccounted for after travelling to flood-hit Nepal.

Kumbakonam Tehsildar Poongodi said, “57 people from here have travelled to Nepal. Of them, 20 are safe, while there is no information yet about the remaining people.” She added that the District Collector is monitoring the situation and coordinating with authorities through the External Affairs Ministry.

A local resident, Sumati, said her brother Ramesh was among those who travelled to Nepal. “We have been trying to call my brother since yesterday, but we have been unable to contact him,” she said.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said he was deeply concerned about an S3 group of 80 people who may be affected by the flash floods along the Tibet-Nepal border.

“With a profound sense of pain and regret, I wish to bring to your notice that there has been a terrible flash flood along the Tibet-Nepal border,” he said, adding that he was unable to reach the affected area as telecommunications were down and roads had been blocked.

The group includes participants from the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and several other countries. Sadhguru said there was no official confirmation about their safety but added, “Looking at the scale of destruction, it looks bad.”

Rescue teams raced against time on Thursday to locate more than 1,000 people reported missing after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 165 people and swept away entire villages.

Chinese authorities said Thursday that three people were killed and 558 remained missing after a mudslide struck the Nepal-Tibet border, state media reported.

Two people were rescued from the Gyirong landslide disaster in Tibet, Xinhua reported, citing local officials. The number of missing people rose sharply from the 265 reported on Wednesday.

The Embassy of India in Nepal said India has provided 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support relief efforts following the devastating floods.

“Always with Nepal. Ambassador Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tons of humanitarian aid materials from India to the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadka Raj Poudel. This assistance will contribute to the relief efforts following the devastating floods. India stands firmly with Nepal and is committed to providing all possible support,” the embassy said in a post on X.

A group of 47 people, including two children, remains missing in Nepal after devastating floods struck the country’s border with Tibet, their tour company told AFP on Thursday.

According to Himalayan Glacier managing director Sanket Pandey, the group comprises 15 Australians, 10 Canadians, nine Nepalese, eight Americans, two Britons, two Singaporeans and one Russian-American dual citizen.

Rescue teams intensified efforts on Thursday to locate hundreds of people still missing after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 165 people and washed away entire villages.

A glacial collapse caused seismic activity and “catastrophic” downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet, the US Geological Survey said Thursday.

The agency said seismic activity initially reported as an earthquake “was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow” that “caused subsequent catastrophic impacts downstream.”

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolences and offer of assistance following the devastating floods in the country.

In a post on X, Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office said Kathmandu “deeply appreciate” PM Modi’s “warm words of solidarity” and “generous offer of assistance” during the crisis.

“This gesture of solidarity is a reflection of the enduring bonds of friendship between our two countries, which we profoundly value,” the Nepali PM added.

Hundreds of foreign tourists, pilgrims and workers remain missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods and landslides killed at least 160 people on Wednesday.

Officials said at least 341 foreigners were among those unaccounted for, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue teams search areas cut off by the disaster, AFP reported.

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The US government on Wednesday extended its condolences over the deadly floods in Nepal and promised to provide $500,000 in emergency assistance, the State Department said.

“The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district of Nepal,” the agency said, adding that Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging to provide $500,000 to support rescue efforts.

At least 47 US nationals are among those missing after devastating floods swept through Nepal, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. The US State Department said earlier it was aware of Americans affected by the disaster and was closely monitoring the situation, but did not provide details on the number or condition of those impacted.

At least 160 people have been reported killed after devastating flash floods and landslides swept through parts of Nepal and China’s Tibet region on Wednesday. The disaster destroyed bridges, damaged homes and disrupted several hydropower projects, while hundreds remain missing.

The flash flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River after a sudden rise in water levels near the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepal officials said the flooding was reported shortly after an earthquake struck the Tibet region, raising the possibility that a glacial outburst may have triggered the disaster.

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A catastrophic flash flood along the transboundary Lhende Khola and Bhote Koshi river systems has left over 160 dead and dozens missing across the Nepal-Tibet border.

Emergency response teams on the ground in Nepal’s Rasuwa district now face a frightening secondary crisis. Hydrologists and disaster management officials warn that a dangerous second surge of water could be barreling downstream, threatening rescue personnel and stranded survivors.

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