PM Lawrence Wong extends condolences to those affected by Nepal-Tibet flash floods
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Survivors sit on debris as they wait for roads to clear to their homes following devastating floods in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Aug 27, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Navesh Chitrakar)
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended condolences on Thursday (Aug 27) to those affected by deadly flash floods at the Nepal-China border, as nine Singaporeans were reported missing in the disaster.
More than 1,500 people, including hundreds of foreign tourists, are missing after flash floods and landslides struck the region on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people.
Mr Wong said he was “deeply saddened by the loss of lives and devastation”.
“My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and to all those affected by this tragedy,” he said in a Facebook post.
Mr Wong added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) was in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans.
The ministry is also in touch with the next of kin of those impacted, he said.
"Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal and China during this difficult time, and with the authorities and emergency personnel working tirelessly on rescue and recovery efforts," said Mr Wong.
"We hope for the safe return of those still missing."
The Nepal Tourism Board said that as of noon on Thursday, 644 Nepalis and foreign nationals were missing from the floods in Rasuwa.
A list on its website showed nine Singaporeans were among those unaccounted for.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore "stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and China during this difficult time".
"The Singapore government is putting together a humanitarian assistance package to support relief efforts in Nepal and address the immediate needs of affected communities," Dr Balakrishnan said in a Facebook post.
He added that the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi is deploying a consular response team to Nepal to provide further assistance on the ground.
MFA also encouraged those travelling to or residing in Nepal to eRegister with the ministry, purchase comprehensive travel insurance and remain in contact with their family, hotels, trekking agencies, guides or local tour operators.
“Singaporeans in Nepal who require consular assistance should contact the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office,” it said.
The ministry warned that there might be disruptions to roads, transport, communications and essential services in affected areas.
“Please check local road and weather conditions before undertaking journeys,” it said.
