Singapore deploys crisis response team to Nepal
MFA said that it is in touch with the families of affected Singaporeans.
A child walks in mud in the aftermath of a flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal on Aug 27, 2026. (Photo: AP/Niranjan Shrestha)
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has deployed a crisis response team to Nepal to render consular assistance to Singaporeans affected by the floods in Nepal, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday (Aug 27).
“The Singapore government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and extends its condolences to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” MFA said in a statement.
The ministry added that it is in touch with the families of affected Singaporeans.
The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi and the Singapore Embassy in Beijing are working closely with the Nepali and Chinese authorities, it said.
Nepali authorities have warned that a blockage remains upstream on the Nepal-China border river, potentially creating the risk of a second flood, said MFA.
Singaporeans in affected areas are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant, monitor local news and follow instructions from local authorities, the ministry added.
“Singaporeans should also avoid flood-affected areas, rivers, riverbanks, and low-lying areas.”
Nine Singaporean are among more than 1,000 people who are missing after a wall of ice, mud and rock collapsed into a mountain river, triggering a catastrophic flash flood.
The Singapore Red Cross has pledged S$50,000 (US$39,000) in humanitarian aid to support response and relief efforts, and will also launch a public fundraising appeal on Friday.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in a Facebook post on Thursday that Singapore will put together a humanitarian assistance package to support relief efforts in Nepal and to address the immediate needs of affected communities.
Earlier, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that MFA was in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans and their next of kin.
Singaporeans in need of consular assistance may contact:
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi
Address: E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
24-hour emergency line: +91-981-020-3595
Office landline: +91-11-4600-0800
Email: singhc_del [at] mfa.sg (singhc_del[at]mfa[dot]sg)
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Beijing
Address: No. 1 Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100600
24-hour emergency line: +86-1391-0755-251
Office landline: +86-10-6532-1115
Email: singemb_bej [at] mfa.sg (singemb_bej[at]mfa[dot]sg)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs duty office (24 hr)
Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: +65 6379 8800/8855
Fax: +65 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer [at] mfa.gov.sg (mfa_duty_officer[at]mfa[dot]gov[dot]sg)
Source: CNA/nh(rj)
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