Media Update – Severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China border

September 2, 2026

Global Affairs Canada can confirm that one Canadian citizen previously reported missing has been located and is safe. Consular officials established contact with the individual yesterday after communications outages prevented earlier communications. We remain in regular contact with the individual and the families of missing Canadians to provide consular support.

Global Affairs Canada is aware of approximately 29 Canadians and permanent residents in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region whose whereabouts and well-being have not yet been confirmed. This number may fluctuate as new information becomes available, and as officials are able to establish contact with people in affected areas.

Authorities in both Nepal and China have confirmed that operations remain active and that significant resources continue to be dedicated to locating missing persons, despite challenging terrain, damaged infrastructure and difficult access conditions.

The Nepal Police have requested that families share any information regarding the Canadian, foreign or local phone numbers of their missing loved ones, as this may support ongoing search and operational efforts through geolocation. Global Affairs Canada has relayed this request to family members.

Efforts are also underway to support families to provide DNA samples, to assist with identification efforts, should it be needed. Information on the next steps will be provided directly to those concerned, where applicable.

A dedicated team of consular officials serve as the primary point of contact for affected families, providing updates as information becomes available, coordinating with government officials, and helping ensure families receive timely and consistent information.

Canada  is sending more than 18,000 emergency relief supply items to Nepal from its emergency stockpiles managed by the Canadian Red Cross, including shelter kits and tools, hygiene items, and solar lights.  We have also provided $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding to support emergency relief efforts in Nepal. Additional details are shared in the links below.

We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops and as more information becomes available.

Additional links

• September 1, 2026: Media Update – Severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China border - Canada.ca
• August 31, 2026: Media Update – Severe flash flooding along the Nepal-China border - Canada.ca
• August 28, 2026: Canada provides funding for humanitarian response to devastation caused by severe flash floods and landslides along Nepal-China border - Canada.ca
• August 27, 2026:  Media Update – Severe flash flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border - Canada.ca
• Travel advice and advisories for Nepal (updated August 31)
• Travel advice and advisories for China (updated August 31
• Canada provides funding for humanitarian response to devastation caused by severe flash floods and landslides along Nepal-China border
• Readout from conversation between Minister Anand and Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Shishir Khanal