Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil

08/26/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Landslides and Floods in Nepal and Tibet

The Brazilian Government learned with consternation of the tragic landslides and floods in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, following the earthquake that occurred on August 26, which resulted in numerous deaths and left hundreds of people missing. The Brazilian Government expresses its profound sorrow and solidarity to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and Governments of Nepal and China.

The Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu and the Embassy of Brazil in Beijing are closely monitoring developments related to the disaster in the affected areas. As of now, there have been no reports of Brazilian nationals among the victims.

The Consular Duty Officer of the Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu (telephone +977 9801032381) may provide consular assistance to Brazilian nationals in emergency situations in Nepal.

Brazilian nationals who are in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, may contact the Consular Duty Officer of the Embassy of Brazil in Beijing (telephone +86 138 0121 0722).

The Itamaraty general consular duty service may be contacted by telephone at +55 (61) 98260-0610.

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