Rescuers race against time as Nepal-China flood missing toll nears 3,000

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
August 30, 2026

Photo Courtesy: AFP

Rescuers are racing against time as the number of people missing from devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border approaches 3,000.

In Nepal, rescue teams are digging through a mud-filled tunnel in an effort to reach people believed to be trapped inside following the disaster.

The search has been complicated by heavy debris, unstable terrain and difficult weather conditions, slowing efforts to reach affected communities.

Authorities continue to recover victims and search for those still unaccounted for, while thousands of survivors have been rescued and brought to safety.

The disaster has also destroyed homes, roads and bridges, leaving some communities isolated and making the delivery of relief supplies more difficult.

As families wait for news of their loved ones, rescue teams continue to clear debris and search through the hardest-hit areas.

With nearly 3,000 people still missing, the search for survivors has become a race against time.