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Recap: Nepal floods: More than 350 dead; global relief efforts in full swing

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The Singapore Red Cross has pledged $50,000 to support the immediate aid response

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Edited by Rachael Anne Goh, Calista Wong, Ann Neo, Gabrielle Andres, Marisa Yeo

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Published: Aug 27, 2026

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The group also included people from India, the US, Canada and Singapore.All 15 were Indian-Australians, with the youngest an 11-year-old boy, said the tour agency’s chief executive Sagar Pandey.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS",{"_82":106,"_83":107,"_103":108},"PM Wong sends condolences; MFA in touch with local authorities to offer help to affected S’poreans","2026-08-27T13:35:09+08:00","Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) is in touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to provide consular assistance to affected Singaporeans in the deadly Nepal flash floods, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a Facebook post on Thursday.MFA is also in touch with their next-of-kin, he said, adding that he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and devastation caused by the floods.“My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and to all those affected by this tragedy,” PM Wong said.“Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal and China during this difficult time, and with the authorities and emergency personnel working tirelessly on rescue and recovery efforts. We hope for the safe return of those still missing.”READ MORE HERE",{"_82":110,"_83":111,"_103":112},"Debris in river could cause further flash flooding, report says","2026-08-27T14:34:06+08:00","The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development has released a detailed assessment of the major flash food on Wednesday that caused devastation in Nepal and Tibet.In it, experts warn that debris that temporarily washed into the river systems can create a secondary potential flooding event.The experts cited in the report are assessing whether narrow sections of the Trishuli River have been temporarily blocked. If so, the blockage could create a landslide dam, trapping a large volume of water upstream that can suddenly breach and rush downstream, potentially triggering a second flooding event.PHOTO: AFP",{"_82":114,"_83":115,"_103":116},"What we know so far","2026-08-27T22:52:04+08:00","Flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border yesterday, with more than 1,400 people missing and at least 359 confirmed dead as at 5pm local time.The deadly flash flooding may have been triggered when the lower part of a glacier broke off and crashed onto the valley floor hundreds of metres below, experts said. The phenomenon is known as an ice avalanche.The Nepal Tourism Board posted an official situation update on its website today stating that a preliminary record from trekking and travel companies identified 667 travellers, including nine Singaporeans, who were reported missing from affected areas. It also confirmed that 31 foreigners had been rescued, including citizens of South Korea, the USA, Italy and India.In a Facebook post, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the Government is putting together a humanitarian assistance package to support relief efforts in Nepal and address the immediate needs of affected communities.The Singapore Red Cross has also pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid and will launch a fund-raising appeal tomorrow.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it is in touch with the families of the affected Singaporeans.PHOTO: EPA",{"_82":118,"_83":119,"_103":120},"Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood: Experts","2026-08-27T22:45:03+08:00","Scientists warned that climate change is leading to conditions that can destabilise high-mountain rock and ice, increasing the risk of disasters such as Wednesday's floods along the Nepal-Tibet border that claimed at least 165 lives. Though the exact cause is still unclear, experts suspect the event was triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche. While they cautioned against labelling climate change as the sole cause, they said rising temperatures and melting glaciers probably played a role in the disaster.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":122,"_83":123,"_103":124},"Singapore Red Cross to launch fund-raising appeal for floods","2026-08-27T19:31:29+08:00","The Singapore Red Cross will launch a fund-raising appeal on Friday for the Nepal-Tibet flash floods.Those who wish to donate to the relief efforts may do so through the following methods:Credit card – on Giving.sg, DeeDa, Give.asiaPayNow – Key in UEN: S86CC0370ERF1 and input “Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods (your NRIC, FIN or UEN)” under the bill reference.Cheque – Payable to the Singapore Red Cross Society, with “Nepal Flash Floods” indicated on the back. Also include your name and postal address on the back, and mail it to the Red Cross House at 15 Penang Lane.In person – Donations can also be made at the Red Cross House during office hours.Raise funds – register as a third-party fund-raiser with SRC, or set up a campaign on Giving.sgREAD MORE HERE",{"_82":126,"_83":127,"_103":128},"Nepalese parties call for joint Nepal-China study of glacial lake risks","2026-08-27T22:30:33+08:00","Eight political parties in Nepal have urged the government to open talks with China on establishing a joint scientific and technical mechanism to assess and reduce the risks posed by glacial lakes along the border, following the torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet.The parties called for closer monitoring of glacial lakes in China’s Tibet region, adding that climate change is increasing the risk of glacial lakes in Nepal’s mountain regions and Tibet bursting or overflowing, The Kathmandu Post reported.They called for immediate scientific study and mapping of high-risk glacial lakes in Nepal, as well as high-level diplomatic efforts with China to establish a joint mechanism for cross-border risk assessment and mitigation.They also urged the establishment of a stronger early warning system between Nepal and China, including real-time data sharing on cross-border river systems.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":130,"_83":131,"_103":132},"Nepal may turn to India for power after floods hit hydro output","2026-08-27T22:25:18+08:00","Nepal may seek electricity from India to cover any shortfalls after the floods damaged hydropower plants, knocking out about 8 per cent of the country’s generation capacity.The floods damaged nearly 360MW of capacity, mostly hydro, said the country’s energy ministry.A 25MW solar plant and five projects under construction with a combined capacity of 390MW were also hit. Repair teams are working to resume power supplies, but Nepal may need to turn to India to bridge shortages in the meantime, a ministry spokesman said.The disaster has renewed concerns over hydropower development in the fragile Himalayan region. PHOTO: AFP",{"_82":134,"_83":135,"_103":136},"Two fire and rescue officers among Malaysians out of contact in Nepal ","2026-08-27T22:10:42+08:00","Two officers from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department are among those who remain uncontactable following flash floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, reported Malaysian news outlet The Star. This was confirmed by Fire and Rescue Department director-general Nor Hisham Mohammad. The missing officers are professional climber Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa, a member of the department’s special forces team, and senior Fire and Rescue Department officer Mohd Sani Harul. Nor Hisham said they were part of a group of 10 Malaysians travelling towards Everest Base Camp (EBC) after departing for Nepal on Monday night. “They were not climbing, but trekking and travelling by jeep along the Tibetan route,” he said.",{"_82":138,"_83":139,"_103":140},"WATCH | Man rescued by helicopter after deadly Nepal flash flood ","2026-08-27T22:00:00+08:00"," ",{"_82":142,"_83":143,"_103":144},"Aid efforts trickle in after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods ","2026-08-27T21:53:07+08:00","Countries and international aid organisations are scrambling to help victims of devastating floods and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border. Here are what they have pledged so far: ",{"_82":146,"_83":147,"_103":148},"Nepal warns of fresh risk as lake in flood-affected area threatens to burst","2026-08-27T21:45:06+08:00","A lake that formed at the site where the flood in Nepal occurred is rising, and is at risk of bursting, the country’s disaster authority said.It appealed to residents and rescuers to stay away from the river banks.The blockage of a river yesterday led to the lake’s formation, the authority added.",{"_82":150,"_83":151,"_103":152},"Pope, Dalai Lama send condolences to those affected by floods","2026-08-27T21:00:23+08:00","Pope Leo and the Dalai Lama offered prayers and sympathies on Thursday to those affected by devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet.“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,” said the Buddhist spiritual leader in a statement.Making reference to the region’s “calamities in the past as well”, the Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, urged appropriate follow-up measures to “ensure that such disasters do not recur”.Separately, the Vatican said that Pope Leo is “saddened to learn of the loss of life and devastation caused by the flash floods in Nepal”.“His Holiness sends heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved, together with the assurance of his spiritual closeness to those affected by this tragedy,” read a note written by the Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.PHOTOS: AFP, EPA",{"_82":154,"_83":155,"_103":156},"MFA in touch with families of affected Singaporeans, crisis response team deployed","2026-08-27T21:18:25+08:00","The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is in touch with the families of Singaporeans affected by the recent floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, and a crisis response team has been deployed to render consular assistance.“The Singapore Government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and extends its condolences to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” the ministry said in a statement.It added that the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi and the Singapore Embassy in Beijing are working closely with the Nepali and Chinese authorities.The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has also deployed a crisis response team to render consular assistance to affected Singaporeans in Nepal.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: EPA",{"_82":158,"_83":159,"_103":160},"More than 300 bodies recovered following Nepal floods","2026-08-27T20:01:18+08:00","The death toll from yesterday’s devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 359, with bodies recovered from eight districts as at 5pm today, police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle confirmed to The Kathmandu Post.The news outlet reported that police and other security agencies are continuing search-and-rescue operations in the affected districts, and evacuating families from areas at risk of further flooding.They are also working with the local authorities and residents to search for missing people and clear roads blocked by debris and flood damage.",{"_82":162,"_83":163,"_103":164},"31 foreigners rescued following Nepal floods","2026-08-27T19:52:34+08:00","The Nepal Tourism Board confirmed on its website that 31 foreigners have been rescued.“All necessary efforts are under way to rescue and evacuate injured, stranded and affected people,” the board said in an update.Those rescued included citizens of South Korea, the USA, Italy and India.PHOTOS: NEPAL TOURISM BOARD",{"_82":166,"_83":167,"_103":168},"At least 288 Indians missing in Nepal; many were on sacred pilgrimage ","2026-08-27T20:30:12+08:00","At least 288 Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and another 200 remain stranded in China after a torrential flood swept through the Himalayan border areas of the two countries, India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.The 288 missing included tourists and Indians working in Nepal, it said.Sunil Sharma, a spokesman for Nepal’s tourism board, told the media that 133 of the missing people are Indian pilgrims who had either been returning from the Mount Kailash- Mansarovar pilgrimage in Tibet, or were on their way there.Mount Kailash (6,638m), situated in Tibet, is revered by Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees travel via Nepal to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, considered sacred for washing away one’s sins.The pilgrimage is difficult because pilgrims must trek at altitudes above 4,500m, where oxygen levels are low, and face freezing temperatures and unpredictable weather. The toughest part is the 52km parikrama around Mount Kailash, which includes crossing the Dolma La Pass at nearly 5,630m. A parikrama, or kora in Tibetan, is a ritual walk in a circular path around a sacred object. In the case of Mount Kailash, the walk is done around the base of the mountain.",{"_82":170,"_83":171,"_103":172},"Malaysia’s King urges necessary action to assist Malaysians affected by Nepal floods","2026-08-27T19:01:47+08:00","Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has urged the country’s Wisma Putra (Foreign Ministry) to take all necessary measures to assist Malaysians affected by the floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, reported Malaysian news outlet The Star.According to a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, the King directed that the latest information on those involved be provided to their family members.“I have been following developments surrounding this tragedy since it was reported yesterday.“I urge Wisma Putra to take all necessary measures, including providing their family members with the latest information on the safety and whereabouts of the Malaysians involved,” he said.The Facebook post also said that the King prayed that all efforts to rescue and evacuate affected Malaysians would be carried out smoothly.",{"_82":174,"_83":175,"_103":176},"Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 to help victims of Nepal-Tibet floods","2026-08-27T17:15:11+08:00","The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support the immediate response and relief efforts following the torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet.In a statement on Thursday, the organisation said the efforts include distributing drinking water and emergency supplies, such as tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, first aid kits, and body bags. In addition, the SRC will launch a public fund-raising appeal on Friday for the communities affected by the disaster.“We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, and our thoughts are with communities affected by the disaster,” said Benjamin William, secretary-general and chief executive of SRC.“The Singapore Red Cross is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to deploy a team to support our partners on the ground. We call upon the people of Singapore to stand in solidarity with the affected communities during these difficult times.”The funds raised will be channelled through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and other humanitarian partners.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":178,"_83":179,"_103":180},"Relatives, friends of uncontactable Malaysians turn to social media for help","2026-08-27T18:40:06+08:00","Among the hundreds missing following devastating floods at the Nepal-Tibet border is a group of 17 Malaysians who travelled to Mount Kailash in Tibet for a pilgrimage.Their relatives and friends have turned to social media to seek information on the group, which has since become uncontactable. One relative said that four of her family members – her father, mother, uncle and aunt – were among those on the pilgrimage. She last heard from them and their tour group yesterday morning, and after that, “all contact was lost”. She is one of several family members who have taken to social media seeking information from anyone who may have received updates or has contacts in Nepal or Tibet. “Please help us share this information as even a small piece of information or contact may help the families who are desperately waiting for news,” another pleaded.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: AFP",{"_82":182,"_83":183,"_103":184},"Nepalese community in S’pore has ‘not had chance to plan what to do next’","2026-08-27T15:38:50+08:00","The Nepal-Tibet flood happened so suddenly that the Nepalese community in Singapore has not had a chance to plan what to do next, Nepali Tom Shrestha told The Straits Times on Thursday. Shrestha, 56, who hails from the Chitwan municipality in Nepal, owns Tims Restaurant & Cafe in Toa Payoh. He said he was still assessing what was needed for relief efforts and determining the most efficient way to get aid to those affected. He does not know of anyone who has been affected by the flood, and is in contact with the Nepalese Society in Singapore. Shrestha said the community in Singapore coordinated a donation drive in April 2015 for victims in Nepal following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed around 9,000 people and injured about 22,000 across Nepal and in surrounding countries. “We received too many supplies from so many people that the restaurant was getting too full. So many things ended up going to waste, and reaching Nepal late. It’s better to wait this time, and see what the authorities are saying,” he said.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":186,"_83":187,"_103":188},"‘At a loss now’: Family of 66-year-old Singaporean pilgrim unable to reach him","2026-08-27T16:20:26+08:00","A 66-year-old Singaporean, identified by his family as S. Maniam, has been uncontactable since 8am on Wednesday.Speaking to The Straits Times on Thursday, S. Maniam's brother said his sibling and 24 others were on a pilgrimage in Nepal organised by a tour group based in Malaysia. The last message from his sibling came in on Wednesday morning. The 15-day trip, which started on Sunday, included two other individuals believed to be Singaporeans.S. Maniam’s brother added that the family has been getting updates from tour agencies in Malaysia and Nepal, and are anxiously awaiting news from the Singapore authorities.“We are keeping our hopes high even though we are at a loss now and are not sure what else we can do.”According to an official update posted on Nepal Tourism Board’s website on Thursday, nine Singaporeans are among hundreds missing after the devastating flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":190,"_83":191,"_103":192},"‘I don’t know what to tell our 7-year-old daughter’: Husband of woman missing in Nepal-Tibet floods","2026-08-27T18:18:49+08:00","Among those missing in the Nepal and Tibet floods is a 40-year-old Singaporean woman, whose husband told The Straits Times that he does not know what to tell their seven-year-old daughter.The man, who asked to be known only as Selvaganesh, said his wife, Shalinny Deavy, 40, was part of a group on a 15-day pilgrimage in Nepal and Tibet organised by a Malaysian tour company.There were two other Singaporeans in the group of 25, including S. Maniam, whose family has also been in touch with ST.Floods and landslides swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet yesterday.That night, Selvaganesh told their daughter that Shalinny was missing.“I just told her, ‘Amma (mother) is missing’. She said she misses Amma, and before she went to school, she said to tell Amma to call in the evening as she wants to talk to her.“I don’t know what else to tell her.”Selvaganesh said the last message he received from his wife came at around 9.15am yesterday. She told him she was about to clear immigration at the border between Nepal and China, and would update him again when she could.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":194,"_83":195,"_103":196},"China rescue efforts under way; ‘barrier lake’ risks breach","2026-08-27T17:46:07+08:00","China’s Ministry of Emergency Management said on Thursday that the first batch of 141 emergency rescue personnel had arrived at Tibet’s Gyirong port by about 8am, with more teams and equipment from around the country en route.Nearly 100 Chinese citizens are missing on the Nepali side of the border, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, adding that it is in close communication with Nepal on search-and-rescue operations.Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered “all-out efforts” to rescue the missing and evacuate those at risk, while also strengthening early warning systems to prevent secondary disasters, according to Xinhua News Agency.Premier Li Qiang arrived in Tibet on Thursday afternoon to direct emergency response efforts. Earlier, Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing also led a team of officials to the scene to guide rescue efforts.The mudslide, which struck Gyirong port yesterday, disrupted power and communications and caused roads to the port to be cut off, state media reported. The port is a major border crossing between China and Nepal, and is also used by tourists.China’s Water Resources Ministry said a \"barrier lake\" that had formed near the confluence of two rivers in Nepal was in an “overflow state”, CCTV separately reported. More water was expected to flow into the lake over the next three days, posing a high risk of a breach, it said.A “barrier lake” is typically formed in areas like valleys after landslides create a blockage across a river, resulting in a build-up of water behind, according to engineers.Continued rainfall is forecast across Gyirong county until Aug 30, with the local observatory warning of possible floods, landslides and other secondary disasters in low-lying areas, Xinhua reported.PHOTO: AFP",{"_82":198,"_83":199,"_103":200},"Singapore Red Cross offers assistance to next-of-kin of those missing in Nepal","2026-08-27T16:45:02+08:00","The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is offering assistance to people in Singapore who have lost contact with their immediate family members in areas affected by the floods in Nepal and Tibet.In a Facebook post on Thursday, the SRC said Restoring Family Links – a free, global humanitarian service run by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – can help restore contact between family members who have been separated.Those with inquiries can e-mail rfl@redcross.sg. ",{"_82":202,"_83":203,"_103":204},"270 bodies found following torrential floods: Nepal police","2026-08-27T17:07:56+08:00","A total of 270 bodies have been found by the authorities in Nepal, the country’s police said in a post on X on Thursday.रसुवा जिल्लामा आएको बाढी अपडेट: मितिः २०८३/०५/११ गते १३:३० बजेसम्म pic.twitter.com/fXwvpJPsuN— Nepal Police (@NepalPoliceHQ) August 27, 2026PHOTO: AFP",{"_82":206,"_83":207,"_103":208},"9 Singaporeans among hundreds missing","2026-08-27T15:07:25+08:00","Nine Singaporeans were reported missing as at 12pm on Thursday, after devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border that have killed at least 165 people. According to an official situation update posted on Nepal Tourism Board’s website on Thursday, a preliminary record from trekking and travel companies identified 644 travellers, including nine Singaporeans, who were reported missing from affected areas.“The information is being verified and cross-checked with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies,” the statement said. The board added that the local authorities are working to verify the whereabouts and safety status of the missing tourists.“All efforts are under way to rescue/evacuate the injured and stranded people,” it said. READ MORE HEREPHOTO: NEPAL TOURISM BOARD",{"_82":210,"_83":211,"_103":212},"S’pore readying humanitarian aid package to support relief efforts in Nepal: Vivian","2026-08-27T15:53:22+08:00","The Government is putting together a humanitarian assistance package to support relief efforts in Nepal and address the immediate needs of affected communities, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in a Facebook post on Thursday.The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi is deploying a Consular Response Team to Nepal to provide further assistance on the ground, he added.“Singapore stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and China during this difficult time,” he said, while sharing his condolences and sympathies to those affected by floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.Earlier, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in touch with the next-of-kin of Singaporeans affected by the deadly floods.",{"_82":214,"_83":215,"_103":216},"In Pictures: Devastation and loss as Nepal grapples with aftermath of floods","2026-08-27T15:00:10+08:00","An aerial view of houses lying in a deluge of sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, on Thursday.Family members gather in a hospital to check a list of injured people following deadly floods, in Kathmandu.Members of a rescue team carry the body of a victim following devastating floods, in Trishuli in Nuwakot district.A local resident sits near a collapsed house lying in a deluge of sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.A survivor is transported to a safer place in heavy machinery following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, on Wednesday.Rescuers gather on a rooftop as floodwaters sweep through Trishuli Bazar following a flash flood, in Nuwakot district.Rescuers ride in an excavator at Devighat village following a flash flood in Trishuli Bazar, Nuwakot district.PHOTOS: AFP, REUTERS, EPA",{"_82":218,"_83":219,"_103":220},"Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood","2026-08-27T14:08:23+08:00","Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and other assistance to Nepal as it responds to the aftermath of a devastating flash flood.India: India has sent 10 tonnes of disaster-relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicine, India’s Foreign Ministry said.In a post on social media platform X on Thursday afternoon, India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar said the supplies have reached Kathmandu, and that more assistance is being mobilised to support relief efforts.United States: The US is sending a disaster response adviser to Nepal and providing funds worth US$500,000 (S$635,000), the State Department said. The US Embassy in Kathmandu is also working with the local authorities to locate and assist Americans in affected areas.China: China has coordinated emergency supplies and cash assistance to Nepal, its ambassador to Nepal said in a post on X.South Korea: An 11-member government rapid response team departed for Nepal on Thursday. Comprising four ministry officials, five firefighters and two police officers, the team will assist in search-and-rescue efforts for Korean nationals.European Union: The EU is ready to “mobilise further European assistance”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on X.International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The federation said it is releasing one million Swiss francs (S$1.58 million) in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society's flood response.World Health Organization: The WHO has dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including medicine and multipurpose tents.READ MORE HERE",{"_82":222,"_83":223,"_103":224},"55 Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal-Tibet floods","2026-08-27T12:22:38+08:00","Fifty-five Malaysians are among hundreds of people still missing after massive floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, said Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Thursday, adding that it is closely monitoring the situation there.All 55 are currently uncontactable, it said, citing information from family members, travel agencies and other sources. The ministry has not received any official confirmation of Malaysian casualties, it said.The embassy is in close contact with the Nepalese authorities, search-and-rescue teams, the Nepal Tourism Board, travel agencies and major hospitals in Kathmandu to determine the safety and whereabouts of Malaysians involved.Severe disruptions to communication and electricity networks in the affected areas may be contributing to the difficulties in establishing contact, it added.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS",{"_82":226,"_83":227,"_103":228},"260 of the 558 missing are foreign nationals: Chinese state media","2026-08-27T11:42:16+08:00","As at Thursday morning, 260 of the 558 people still missing after a mudslide at the Nepal-Tibet border were foreign nationals, Chinese state media CCTV reported, citing local officials.Earlier official figures suggested at least 341 foreigners were among those missing in Nepal.Sanket Pandey, managing director for Himalayan Glacier US, told BBC that the group of 47, including two Singaporeans, who were part of a tour group that went missing, were making a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and the nearby Lake Manasarovar in the remote high-altitude region of Tibet.“We have a group of 47 total, including our guides, that are missing and out of contact since the event.”The company says the group was due to cross into Tibet on Wednesday.",{"_82":230,"_83":231,"_103":232},"S. Korea President to hold emergency meeting on safety of South Koreans affected by Nepal floods","2026-08-27T12:35:35+08:00","South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will chair an emergency meeting Thursday on search-and-rescue efforts for South Koreans who remain out of contact or stranded after deadly flash floods swept through Nepal.South Korea will dispatch an 11-member joint rapid response team – comprising four Foreign Ministry officials, five firefighters and two police officers – to Nepal, The Korea Herald reported.According to the Foreign Minister in Seoul, nine South Koreans remain out of contact as at Thursday morning. They had been working in Nepal’s Rasuwa district.Another 10 South Koreans who were stranded in the area have been confirmed safe.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: AFP",{"_82":234,"_83":235,"_103":236},"Number missing in Nepal, Tibet rises to nearly 1,500","2026-08-27T12:45:01+08:00","Nearly 1,500 people including at least 800 foreigners are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet, the authorities said on Thursday, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region. Police said they expected the death toll to rise beyond 165. “This will go up, as we have resumed the search and more bodies are expected to be recovered,” police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle told Reuters. Nepal’s disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on Thursday.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: STRAITS TIMES GRAPHIC",{"_82":238,"_83":239,"_103":240},"Malaysia’s PM extends condolences over floods, orders urgent aid","2026-08-27T12:55:35+08:00","Malaysia has expressed its deepest condolences to Nepal and China over the devastating flash floods along their border.In a Facebook post on Thursday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu was working with the local authorities to assist those affected by the floods, including Malaysians.Officers from Malaysia’s high commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, would be deployed to reinforce efforts on the ground, he said.“I have directed that our mission be provided with every resource it needs. The Government will remain fully engaged until the Malaysians affected are accounted for and their families have the support they need.”READ MORE HERE",{"_82":242,"_83":243,"_103":244},"Group of 47, including 2 Singaporeans, missing in Nepal floods, says hiking company","2026-08-27T11:20:24+08:00","Forty-seven people from a group, including two children, are missing in Nepal following devastating flooding on the country’s border with Tibet, their tour company told AFP news agency on Thursday.The group included two Singaporeans, 15 Australians, 10 Canadians, nine Nepalese, eight Americans, two Britons and one Russian-American dual citizen, Himalayan Glacier managing director Sanket Pandey said.In a Facebook post on Aug 26, Himalayan Glacier said families and close friends of the group can join a WhatsApp group created to provide them with quick updates. Rescue teams rushed on Thursday to locate hundreds of people missing after flash floods and landslides swept across the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people.Many of the missing are foreign tourists, officials said of the disaster. READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS",{"_82":246,"_83":247,"_103":248},"Singaporeans in Nepal advised to exercise caution, register with MFA","2026-08-27T11:51:04+08:00","Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory on Aug 27, advising Singaporeans in Nepal to “exercise a high degree of caution, remain vigilant, monitor local news and follow the instructions of local authorities”. “Singaporeans should avoid flood-affected areas (Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan) and stay away from rivers, riverbanks, bridges and low-lying areas,” it said. “There may be disruptions to roads, transport, communications and essential services in affected areas. Please check local road and weather conditions before undertaking journeys.” Singaporeans travelling to or residing in Nepal are strongly encouraged to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg, purchase comprehensive travel insurance, and remain in contact with their family, hotels, trekking agencies, guides or local tour operators.Singaporeans in Nepal who require consular assistance should contact the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi or the 24-hour Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at: High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi Address: E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 24-hour emergency line: +91-981-020-3595 Office landline: +91-11-4600-0800 E-mail: singhc_del@mfa.sg Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24 hr) Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163 Tel: +65 6379 8800/8855 Fax: +65 6476 7302 E-mail: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sgREAD MORE HERE","speakable",{"_251":252},"cssSelector",[253,254],".live-blog-header",".live-blog-summary","dependentPaths",[],"actionData","errors"]