- A 6-year-old child was buried under debris for three days before being miraculously rescued, sparking hope amid the ongoing disaster.
- The death toll from the flood disaster in Nepal reached 675 by 9.31 a.m. IST on August 30, 2026, with 2,498 people unaccounted for.
- When combining figures from Nepal and Tibet, the reported death toll stands at about 691, with more than 3,000 people missing or unaccounted for.
- Authorities issued a fresh warning as the Bhote Koshi River began rising, with the Trishuli River reported to be about three metres above its normal level.
- Rescue operations are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, including blocked roads and unstable slopes, while teams from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force continue their search.
- India has sent a specialised tunnel rescue team and forensic experts, with a fourth Indian Air Force flight delivering 11 tonnes of relief supplies, totaling approximately 68.5 tonnes airlifted.
- Rescue operations are complicated by damaged bridges and the threat of another surge from a lake formed by an avalanche or landslide near the Nepal-China border.
- 108 Indian nationals have been rescued, while around 275 Indians remain missing in the aftermath of the floods.
A six-year-old girl was miraculously rescued after being trapped for three days under debris in Timure, Nepal, following devastating floods that have resulted in a death toll of 675 and left about 2,498 people unaccounted for.1234
The girl’s cries were heard by an armed police team searching the area, leading to her discovery beneath a large mass of soil and wreckage. She was initially taken to the Armed Police Force Border Outpost, where her condition was found to be deteriorating. Efforts to airlift her to Kathmandu were hampered by poor weather, but she was eventually flown to a hospital for further treatment.910
This rescue has provided a rare glimmer of hope amid the ongoing disaster, as rescue workers continue to search for thousands still missing. Authorities reported that over 4,400 people have been rescued or evacuated, but the situation remains dire with more than 3,000 people still unaccounted for when combining figures from Nepal and Tibet.56
Rescue operations are complicated by damaged infrastructure, including blocked roads and unstable slopes. The Nepal Army, Police, and Armed Police Force are actively engaged in search efforts across the affected regions, while a specialized tunnel rescue team has been deployed to assist.
The floods were triggered by a glacial collapse, creating a powerful surge that devastated communities with little warning, leading to widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.
“The Bhote Koshi River is rising again in Rasuwa, with the Trishuli at Galchhi three metres above normal, prompting fresh warnings for riverside residents. India has airlifted 68.5 tonnes of relief, including a fourth IAF flight, while 108 Indian nationals are rescued and 275 remain missing.”
