**More Than 1,300 People Missing After Floods Hit Nepal‑China Border Region**
*Bissau, 27 August 2026* – Rescue teams are still searching for over 1,300 individuals who were swept away by flash floods that struck the border area between Nepal and China earlier this month. According to the Nepal National Authority for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NADRM), at least 165 people have been confirmed dead, while 826 are listed as missing.
The disaster, described locally as “enxurradas,” caused widespread devastation in the remote mountainous region that straddles the two countries. Local officials said the floods were triggered by intense monsoon rains that led to rapid river swelling and landslides.
NADRM’s latest figures, released on 26 August, indicate that the death toll could rise as recovery efforts continue. The agency has deployed additional search‑and‑rescue units, including military personnel and volunteers, to locate survivors and retrieve bodies.
The scale of the incident has prompted calls for international assistance. Nepal’s government has appealed to neighboring countries and humanitarian organizations for aid in the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
No further details on the cause of the flooding or the extent of property damage have been released. Updates are expected as the situation develops.
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