Nepal landslide death toll rises to 1,386, over 5,100 missing

September 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM1 min

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The death toll from the August 26 landslide in northern Nepal has risen to 1,386, with more than 5,100 people still missing. The disaster, triggered by an avalanche that sent a torrent of rock and debris more than 70 km down a river valley, also killed 43 people in China and left 519 missing there.

Key Facts

The death toll from the Nepal landslide has reached 1,386, according to TASS.
More than 5,100 people are listed as missing in Nepal.
The landslide occurred on the morning of August 26 in northern Nepal near the China border.
In China, 43 people died and 519 are missing due to the same disaster.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed condolences to China and Nepal over the floods and mudslides.

Casualty Figures

The death toll from the landslide in Nepal has risen to 1,386, TASS reported. Nepali authorities say more than 5,100 people are currently listed as missing. In China, the disaster killed 43 people and left 519 missing.

Disaster Details

The natural disaster struck northern Nepal on the morning of August 26. The flood was caused by an avalanche. A powerful flow of rock traveled more than 70 km along the riverbed at high speed, flooding a large area.

International Response

Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed condolences to China and Nepal over the consequences of the mudslides and flooding.