Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck Nepal, according to IOL. DNA profiles collected from the missing individuals' biological relatives have been sent to Nepalese police and Interpol to assist with identification efforts. The flooding has left families searching for answers as authorities work to identify victims of the disaster.

TimesLIVE reports that Nepal’s flood disaster has sharpened concerns about climate change in high-mountain regions, with scientists warning that glaciers are retreating faster and posing growing risks to inhabited areas. The report links Himalayan flooding to wider alpine instability in Mont Blanc’s shadow, emphasising melting ice and the dangers facing vulnerable mountain communities.

Families of six South Africans who went missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods on 26 August are demanding answers about search efforts. According to humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, it is ready to deploy a rescue team, but no formal request for assistance has yet been made. The situation has left relatives questioning who is looking for the missing, as they await government action and help in locating their loved ones abroad.

Torrential rain has caused flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state of India, according to Al Jazeera.

A ThisDay Live editorial reflects on a devastating flash flood that struck Nepal near its border with China, inundating towns and leaving residents counting their losses. The piece draws lessons for Nigeria, arguing that government should invest heavily in flood prevention rather than reacting after disasters occur. It uses Nepal's experience as a cautionary example of the costs of inadequate preparation for extreme weather events.

The death toll from flooding in Nepal has risen to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing, according to the country's disaster authority. The update came nearly two weeks after the disaster struck on August 26. Rescuers continued searching through tunnels and affected areas for survivors. The figures were reported by Vanguard News, which described the flood as devastating. Authorities have not yet indicated when search operations might conclude or provided details on the cause of the flooding.