PUBLISHED ONAugust 27, 2026 10:19 AMBYSean LerThe Singapore Red Cross (SRC) on Thursday (Aug 27) pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid to its Red Cross and Red Crescent partners following deadly floods that struck near the Nepal-China border a day earlier.
More than 270 people have been killed and about 1,500 are still unaccounted for as search efforts continue.
At least 700 foreign tourists, including nine Singaporeans, are reportedly missing.
Rescuers are using helicopters in search operations, dropping tents, food and other emergency supplies to thousands cut off in towns and valleys.
The flooding is said to have been possibly triggered by a glacier collapse, experts say.
SRC's humanitarian aid pledge covers drinking water and emergency supplies, such as tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, first aid kids, and body bags, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) and registered charity said.
It will also be launching a public fundraising appeal on Friday for the communities affected by the disaster.
The funds raised will be channelled through the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement and other humanitarian partners to support the ground operations and to address humanitarian needs and developments on the ground.
To help reconnect loved ones who have lost contact in the aftermath of emergencies, SRC has also activated its Restoring Family Links (RFL) service.
Those who have lost contact with their family members or have missing loved ones in Nepal or Tibet can contact the SRC for support, regardless of nationality, the NGO said.
Secretary-general and chief executive officer Benjamin William said his organisation is closely monitoring the situation amid warnings of further flooding, which could, in turn, cause the extent of devastation to grow.
He added that the SRC stands ready to deploy a team to support its partners on the ground.
In separate posts earlier, both Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan extended their condolences to those affected by the flash floods.
PM Wong said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in touch with the Chinese and Nepali authorities to render consular assistance to affected Singaporeans, and is also in touch with their next-of-kin.
Dr Balakrishnan announced that the Government is putting together a humanitarian assistance package to support disaster relief efforts.
The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi is also deploying a consular response team to Nepal to provide further assistance on the ground.
Singaporeans and their dependents who are in the affected areas are encouraged to eRegister with MFA so that they can be updated and reached if necessary.
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