Washington, August 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Around 90 Americans remain unaccounted for in the Nepal-China border region after devastating floods cut off remote communities, while five US citizens have reached safety in Nepal, the US State Department said on Friday.
A State Department spokesperson said no deaths of US citizens had been reported so far.
“As of 6:00 am EST 8/28, the State Department is aware of approximately 90 Americans unaccounted for in the Nepal/China cross-border region,” the spokesperson said. “We can confirm that 5 American citizens have made their way to safety in Nepal. We are not aware of any U.S. citizen deaths at this time.”
The US embassies in Nepal and China are coordinating with local authorities and tour operators to locate and assist Americans in the affected areas. Nepal-led search and rescue operations are continuing.
The State Department has increased consular staffing at the US Embassy in Kathmandu and is providing round-the-clock assistance. Disaster response advisers have also been sent to the region to support relief efforts.
The US is providing $500,000 in assistance through its global award with Catholic Relief Services. The funding will support emergency shelter, relief supplies, food, water, sanitation and hygiene assistance for communities affected by the floods.
Washington has also offered search and rescue assistance to Nepal if requested by the government.
US citizens in affected areas have been advised to monitor local news, follow instructions from authorities and enrol in the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive emergency alerts.
Americans in Rasuwa and other affected areas of Nepal have been asked to contact the US Embassy in Kathmandu with their name, location, status and tour or trekking company details. Those in Gyirong County, Gyirong Port or other affected areas in China have been advised to contact the US Embassy in Beijing when safe.
The State Department cautioned that verifying individual cases could take time because of the remoteness and limited accessibility of the disaster-hit region.
Rasuwa is a mountainous district north of Kathmandu along Nepal’s border with China, while Gyirong on the Chinese side is an important land crossing between the two countries. The region includes remote routes used by residents, traders, tourists and trekking groups.
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