A flash flood swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on August 26, killing at least 95 people. Initial reports from the Nepal Tourism Board indicate hundreds of travellers are missing, including visitors from the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa, Malaysia, and India.
Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister Shishir Khanal told parliament that an earthquake in the Himalayan region at 8:37 am local time triggered an avalanche. This avalanche may have blocked a river, leading to devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Domestic security forces are conducting large-scale search, rescue, and relief operations, with support from neighbouring and international authorities. China is also responding on its side of the border in the Gyirong area of Tibet, which has recorded fatalities.
The UK government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is advising travellers in the region to follow local guidance and remain alert. The Nepal Tourism Board has issued an urgent advisory, asking tourists to avoid flood-affected areas and postpone non-essential travel.