As international rescue and relief efforts continue, countries across the region have also extended support to Nepal in response to the disaster.
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On 26 August 2026, Nepal and its neighbouring Tibet were hit by devastating flash floods that swept through the northern parts of the country, claiming hundreds of lives and causing widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The disaster also forced thousands of people from their homes as floodwaters and landslides disrupted communities across the affected areas.
Videos circulating across social media showed the sudden flooding causing extensive damage to roads, bridges, buildings, and other critical infrastructure. Reports from the BBC put the death toll around 1,200, while thousands more are missing. The rescue operation, which involved international efforts from China, India, Korea, and Australia, proved to be a challenging task, with hundreds of workers reportedly trapped inside a vast network of mud-filled tunnels.
As international rescue and relief efforts continue, countries across the region have also extended support to Nepal in response to the disaster. The Maldives Government has announced a contribution of MVR 1 million to the Nepal Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support ongoing relief, recovery, and humanitarian efforts following the devastating floods and landslides.
The contribution comes as the Maldives and Nepal continue their longstanding relations, having established diplomatic ties in 1980. The Maldivian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the warm and friendly relations between the two South Asian nations and supporting countries in the region during times of crisis.
According to reports from the BBC, the initial flood hit early on Wednesday in Rasuwa, with information from the US Geological Survey stating that a magnitude 5.2 seismic event caused by a "glacial collapse and debris flow" occurred near the border at 08:37 local time (03:52GMT) on Wednesday.
