World · Important news for 1 September 2026

Catastrophic flooding across Nepal and Tibet has left nearly 1,000 to 5,000 people missing, trapped workers in hydropower tunnels, temporarily knocked out 10% of Nepal's power capacity, and brought the death toll to at least 903.

• Nearly 1,000 people are missing following severe floods in Nepal.
• The disaster damaged multiple hydropower projects, knocking 10% of national power capacity offline.
• The death toll from the flash floods has risen to 903, with 16 additional deaths reported in Tibet.
• Nearly 5,000 individuals remain missing on both sides of the Nepal-China border, including 33 Australians near Gyirong Port.
• Rescue operations are severely hampered as the Gyirong Port border area is completely cut off, flattened by silt and debris.