Kathmandu – The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal held a memorial service on September 7, 2026, observing Nepal’s National Day of Mourning for victims of the devastating August 26 Bhotekoshi River flood and mudslide disaster. The Chinese national flag at the embassy was flown at half-mast in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
The disaster, triggered by a massive glacier collapse and resulting floods along the Nepal–China border region, caused widespread destruction in Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot and surrounding areas, while also severely affecting China’s Gyirong (Kerung) County in Tibet. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing on both sides of the border.
According to available updates, the disaster has caused more than 1,300 deaths and over 5,000 people missing across Nepal and Tibet. On the Chinese side, authorities have reported 43 deaths and 519 people missing in the affected Tibet region. Nepal’s official agencies continue to update casualty and missing-person figures as search, identification and recovery operations progress, with the latest verified numbers changing as more information becomes available.
The memorial service reflected the solidarity between Nepal and China during the humanitarian crisis. Both countries have continued cooperation through rescue support, relief assistance, technical expertise and information sharing to help affected communities recover from the disaster.
The Embassy stated that Nepal and China will continue to stand together with resilience and hope while supporting recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected areas.
