August 30, 2026 — Rescuers search for missing hydropower workers after Nepal-China floods | CNN

Get the latest updates on the Nepal-China floods here. • Rescue efforts: Crews in Nepal are racing against the clock to find anyone who survived inside hydropower tunnels after catastrophic flooding, with the effort now the government’s “highest priority.” More than 900 workers at various hydro projects are still missing. • Devastating toll: Local police say at least 788 people died in Nepal and authorities are struggling with the large number of remains. Officials buried nearly 200 unidentified bodies as freezers ran low. Chinese authorities have reported at least 16 deaths and an estimated 3,000 people are missing across both countries. • Survival stories: Residents are returning to ruined villages and mourning lost families. A girl was reunited with her parents after a dramatic rescue. And students at one school narrowly avoided disaster because they left class for lunch. • Risks remain: A landslide created a new barrier lake and hampered rescue efforts in China. A river in Nepal has swelled as it is choked by debris. Learn more about how to help flood victims here. Dozens of children were reunited with their families or guardians this weekend, many stranded for da