16 October 2026 World
Nepal: Trishuli valley struggles to rebuild
On August 26, a landslide carrying a glacier triggered a devastating flood in the Trishuli valley. More than 5,000 people have not been found, and many survivors are still suffering.
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October 2026 7 events
13 October 2026 World
Floods in Nepal: more than 100 foreign hikers stranded
Sudden floods in the Gorkha region of Nepal swept away houses, bridges and sections of the Manaslu hiking trail. More than 100 foreign hikers are stranded and a rescue operation is underway.
12 October 2026 World
New flash floods in central Nepal
A flash flood of the Budhi Gandaki river swept away several buildings and bridges in central Nepal. Residents had to evacuate to higher ground, two months after catastrophic flooding in the country.
3 October 2026 World
Nepal: four glacial lakes to be drained
After deadly floods, Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes. Channels will evacuate water to neighbouring rivers in a regulated manner. Work will begin after a detailed study and could last up to six years.
2 October 2026 World Malaysia
Nepal: identification of flood victims progresses slowly
Only 112 bodies have been identified and returned to their families after the floods in Nepal. One Malaysian among the 55 reported missing was found alive and reunited with his family.
2 October 2026 World
Nepal: an avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
An avalanche swept through a mountain camp in the Himalayas. Rescue workers recovered 15 bodies of workers who were preparing the camp for climbers.
1 October 2026 World
New deadly landslides in Nepal
A month after catastrophic floods, approximately 30 people have died in landslides and violent rains in Nepal. Hikers had to be evacuated by helicopter from the mountains.
September 2026 13 events
30 September 2026 World
Floods in Nepal: a building collapses
In Baglung, Nepal, the municipal building, weakened by floods, remained in unstable balance on a ledge before falling into a river.
28 September 2026 World
Deadly avalanche on Himlung peak in Nepal
An avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal peak (7126 m) in Nepal, killing at least two people and leaving up to 14 missing among climbers and support staff. Rescue operations are continuing their search.
27 September 2026 World
Floods and landslides in Nepal
Heavy rains caused floods and landslides across Nepal. In Rupandehi district, waters from the Tinau river swept away six houses in Butwal after the river level exceeded the alert threshold.
25 September 2026 World
Heavy snow interrupts expeditions on Manaslu in Nepal
Heavy snowfall has forced the cancellation of expeditions on Manaslu, one of Nepal's highest mountains. A four-day national alert was triggered from September 24.
25 September 2026 World
Devastating floods in Nepal, call for international aid
More than 1,400 people have died and 6,000 remain missing after floods and a glacial disaster that occurred in August in Nepal. The country is requesting donations rather than loans to finance reconstruction, valued in billions of dollars.
22 September 2026 World
Orphaned children after floods in Nepal
More than 500 Nepali children are in shelters, their parents reported missing or declared dead since the August 26 floods.
21 September 2026 World
Nepalese forensics identify victims of floods from 30 countries
Nepal's small forensic laboratories face a major challenge in identifying thousands of flood victims, among them foreign tourists from 30 different countries.
20 September 2026 World China
Floods in Nepal: government makes early warning a priority
After devastating Bhotekoshi floods caused by an avalanche of ice and rock near the border with Tibet, Nepalese Prime Minister Sudarshan Shah made the implementation of early warning systems a national priority.
19 September 2026 World China
After the floods, a traumatized Nepal seeks its bearings
In several localities in Nepal such as Betrawati and Devighat, survivors of devastating floods find little trace of their former lives. Nepalese youth express growing climate anxiety in the face of these repeated disasters at the border with Tibet.
18 September 2026 World
The death toll from floods in Nepal exceeds 1,400
The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,410, with more than 6,100 people still reported missing. Approximately 13,756 people were rescued in the affected areas.
17 September 2026 World
Climate warming worsens the collapse of the Nepalese glacier
A first scientific attribution study confirms that climate warming is an aggravating factor in the avalanche of rocks and ice as well as the deadly floods that occurred on August 26 in the Himalayas. Average temperatures in August in the region were approximately 5 degrees above normal.
16 September 2026 World
Death toll from Nepal floods reaches 1,399
The death toll from flash floods that occurred in Nepal has reached 1,399, according to authorities, with around 5,170 people still reported missing. Search and rescue operations continue, led by a joint command of security forces.
15 September 2026 World China
Deadly floods in Nepal, missing persons still being searched for
The flash floods of August 26, 2026, caused by glacier collapse, continue to claim victims several weeks later. Families of missing persons are still awaiting news of search operations.
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