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Seventeen dead and hundreds missing due to flooding in Nepal

Severe flooding in Nepal has resulted in seventeen fatalities and 384 missing tourists, including at least one Dutch citizen.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Nepal and the border area with Tibet, severe flooding and mudslides are occurring. At least seventeen people have died, according to Nepalese authorities.

According to the Nepalese tourism board, 384 tourists are missing in the Rasuwa region, including 291 foreigners. Among the missing, it has been confirmed that one person is Dutch.

The water rose suddenly and has swept away several villages in the Himalayas. Images of the devastation show a vast area covered in mud.

Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure have been severely damaged as a result of the flooding. Authorities are engaged in rescue operations and providing assistance to the affected areas.

The situation remains tense, and local governments are closely monitoring the situation. There has been no official confirmation from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the involvement of the Dutch citizen.

The media continue to report on the developments and remain alert for further information about the missing persons and the impact of the flooding.

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