Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – Flash floods and landslides that struck the Nepal-Tibet border have claimed at least 633 lives, with nearly 3,000 people still missing. Amid the threat of further flooding, Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed there are no reports of Indonesian citizens among the victims or those affected. Members of parliament have called for evacuation options to be prepared should conditions in the impacted areas become more dangerous.
Heni Hamidah, Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection at the Foreign Ministry, said the government continues to monitor the situation of Indonesians in Nepal and the Tibet region. The monitoring is being carried out through communication with Indonesian networks and the Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Kathmandu.
“Based on monitoring and communication, there have been no reports so far of Indonesian citizens being affected,” Heni said.
The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka has also asked travel agents taking Indonesian tourists to Nepal to immediately report the whereabouts and condition of the travelers under their care. The request particularly targets Indonesians who are travelling or trekking in areas that could potentially be impacted.
According to Foreign Ministry data, 45 Indonesian citizens are currently registered as living in Nepal. Most reside in Kathmandu and work in the hospitality sector.
Parliament Pushes for Evacuation Contingency
Dave Laksono, Deputy Chair of Commission I of the House of Representatives, urged the Foreign Ministry to prepare for the possibility of evacuating Indonesian citizens, especially if conditions on the ground are assessed as dangerous.
“Such steps need to be prepared if assessments by Nepalese authorities and Indonesian representatives show that there are areas with a high risk of further flooding,” Dave said, as quoted by detikcom on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
He stressed that the safety of Indonesian citizens must remain the priority. If the situation worsens, those in high-risk areas should be moved promptly to safer locations.
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Threat of Further Flooding Remains
The danger has not ended even after the flash floods that hit the Himalayan region. Authorities in Nepal and China have warned of the potential for further flooding caused by a lake that has formed in the Nepal-Tibet border area.
The lake was created after landslide material blocked a river. Rising water levels raise concerns that the natural dam could burst and send a large volume of water downstream.
According to warnings reported by Xinhua, the volume of water entering the lake could reach around 3 million cubic meters within three days. Continued rainfall expected in the area further increases the risk of the dam collapsing.
The situation is feared to affect Gyirong Port and several other downstream areas.
Death Toll Reaches at Least 633
As of Saturday morning, 29 August 2026, Nepalese authorities reported at least 626 people dead in Nepal. The number of people listed as missing has also risen sharply to 2,426. Of that figure, authorities have included 933 hydropower plant workers among the missing.
Earlier, the missing list had covered climbers and pilgrims travelling toward Mount Kailash in Tibet.
When victims from the Tibet side are also taken into account, the total death toll from the disaster along the Nepal-China border has reached at least 633. The number of people still missing stands at around 2,980. (aan/mzm)
Indonesian version:
Banjir Bandang Nepal-Tibet Renggut 633 Nyawa, Kemlu Pastikan Belum Ada WNI Terdampak
