At least 22 people dead and hundreds of tourists and locals missing in flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates

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Key context: <p>‘Major casualties’ feared after powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges and leave hundreds missing</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/major-casualties-feared-after-flash-floods-along-nepal-tibet-border">‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/tell-us-have-you-been-affected-by-the-flash-floods-on-the-nepal-tibet-border">Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border?</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>The British embassy in Kathmandu said it is “deeply saddened” by flash floods in parts of Nepal and urged people in affected areas to follow local advice.</strong></p><p>A joint statement with the embassies of Australia, the EU, Finland, France, Norway and Switzerland said:</p><p>We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas.</p><p>Our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster. We express our solidarity with the people of Nepal during this difficult time.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/26/nepal-tibet-himalayas-flash-floods-missing-foreign-tourists-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.