The Nigerian government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Nepal following deadly landslides and flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
The disaster, which struck on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, resulted in significant loss of life, severe infrastructure damage, and the displacement of several local communities.
Casualty Toll and Rescue Operations
Emerging reports from ongoing emergency operations highlight the scale of human impact across the affected border region:
- Rising Death Toll: The combined death toll across both sides of the border has risen to over 470, with at least 469 deaths confirmed in Nepal and three in Tibet.
- Massive Airlift Rescues: Search and rescue teams—utilizing military and private helicopters—have successfully airlifted more than 3,250 stranded survivors to safety and medical facilities in Kathmandu.
- Unaccounted Victims: More than 1,500 people remain missing, including locals, project workers, and hundreds of foreign tourists and pilgrims.
- International Solidarity: Nigeria praised Nepali security agencies and international relief groups for their rapid response while calling for sustained global cooperation on climate resilience and emergency management.
With rescue teams still searching through the rubble, the threat of fresh flooding leaves millions across the region bracing for an even deeper humanitarian crisis.
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