After Nepal flash floods, tourism board says 105 Indian travellers missing

At least 105 Indian nationals are among 384 travellers reported missing after a flash flood struck the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday, according to a preliminary list prepared The list includes 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals whose whereabouts and safety status are being verified following the disaster. The Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Police officers officers and other tourism stakeholders are coordinating with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies to trace the travellers and confirm their status.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the preliminary data was compiled on the basis of information provided Bhotekoshi Flash Flood SITUATION UPDATE -2 Date: August 26, 2026 Preliminary Details of Missing Tourists pic.twitter.com/gxWJfVfKuX — Nepal Tourism Board (@nepaltourismb) August 26, 2026 01105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missingThe Nepal Tourism Board's preliminary records have identified 384 travellers whose whereabouts and safety are being verified, including 105 Indian nationals. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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02291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals on the listThe preliminary list includes 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals. Authorities have stressed that the figures are subject to verification as efforts continue to trace those affected.

03Other foreign nationals also included in preliminary recordsBesides Indians, the list includes travellers from Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

The nationalities of several foreign nationals are yet to be confirmed, while 37 travellers have been listed as non-resident Indians (NRIs). 04Data compiled from 10 tourism and travel agenciesThe preliminary information was compiled using records received from 10 tourism and travel agencies. The Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Law enforcement personnel officers officers and other agencies are cross-checking the information.

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Agency-wise records show that Trekkers Society had 92 travellers on the preliminary list. It was followed 05Other agencies also reported travellers missingThe remaining travellers were listed 06Bihar placed on alertBihar's Disaster Management Department shared special vigilance is being exercised following the flash flood situation in the upper catchment area of the Gandak River in Nepal and the possibility of a sudden increase in water flow.

Authorities Shared Preparations Being Updates

Authorities shared preparations were being made to deal with a possible flood situation in districts located along the Gandak River. 07Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary constitutes high-level teamBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary shared a high-level team had been formed to assess and monitor the potential danger arising from the flash floods in Nepal.

"A high-level team has been constituted to look into the matter.

The Chief Secretary and the DGP are personally monitoring the situation. I am also holding a meeting on the matter immediately," Choudhary said.

08UP CM Yogi Adityanath expresses concern, orders vigilanceUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the destruction caused In a post on X, Adityanath said, "The damage caused Prayers to Lord Pashupatinath for the safety and well-being of all." He said that, in view of rising water levels in the Gandak and Narayani rivers and the possibility of flooding in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts, the local administration had been instructed to remain fully vigilant and ensure necessary preparations.