Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing

Survivors of devastating floods across Nepal and China have finally reached safe areas. In the Nuwakot district of Nepal, residents returned to their homes on Saturday, August 29, 2026, to evaluate the extensive damage caused by flash flooding. Despite these movements toward safety, a critical situation persists as families continue to wait for news regarding nearly 3,000 people who remain missing following the disaster. The region continues to struggle with the aftermath of the floods.