540 killed in Nepal-China floods; hundreds missing

By The BriefBrief

Floods struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, killing at least 540 people. Authorities are searching for hundreds more who are missing, while fears of further flooding complicate recovery efforts.

WHO: Authorities searching for missing people

WHAT: Search operations continued after floods killed at least 540 and left hundreds missing on the Nepal-China border.

WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Nepal-China border (Himalayan border area)

WHY: Further flooding risk is complicating recovery and search efforts.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

China, Nepal race to find thousands missing after floods · Sep 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Nepal flood deaths rise to 1,252 as rescues continue · Sep 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Nepal-Tibet flood response shifts to relief and recovery · Sep 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Hundreds of Nepal flood survivors trapped near plant · Sep 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Flash floods disrupt Nepal-China border trade crossing · Sep 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Rescuers struggle to reach Nepal flood-devastated areas · Aug 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Nepal on high alert as flooding death toll tops 900 · Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Flood rescue in Nepal-China border enters fourth day · Aug 31, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Missing people in Nepal and China floods near 3,000 · Aug 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
Nepal seeks foreign help as flash-flood missing rise · Aug 29, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Rescuers search for survivors after Himalayan floods · Aug 29, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Death toll nears 500 as rescuers search missing after floods · Aug 28, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET

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