Nepal Army is the country’s primary defence force, coordinating disaster relief and security. It is currently mobilised for floods in the Nepal-Tibet region, supporting rescue, relief, and evacuation efforts.
Massive flash floods triggered by a glacier-ice avalanche have killed hundreds and left thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are racing to locate survivors amid damaged roads, bridges and power lines. Foreign nationals are among the missing; authorities warn of a potential second surge.
Rescuers are grappling with widespread floods triggered by a glacier collapse, as barrier lakes pose ongoing risk. Officials say hundreds remain missing and hundreds killed, with foreign nationals among the missing. Rescue operations face access challenges and dangerous terrain, while Nepal has paused foreign assistance amid a national effort.
Rescuers have recovered 586 bodies and are racing to locate survivors as floods triggered by a glacier collapse devastate Nepal and Tibet. Authorities warn of rising water and new flood risks as missing persons numbers climb into the thousands.