Faf du Plessis joins cricketers in expressing sympathy for Nepal flood victims
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis posted a message of support for those affected by Nepal's devastating floods, adding his voice to other cricket legends.
Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis used his X account to share a heartfelt tribute to Nepal after catastrophic floods swept the nation, recalling his own experience of the country's kindness during a prior visit. He extended thoughts and prayers to victims, families, and communities confronting profound loss. His post arrived after Indian cricket greats Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan posted their own messages of solidarity, emphasizing the anguish of families still awaiting news.
The disaster stemmed from an ice-rock avalanche linked to a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, unleashing water, mud and debris that destroyed homes, infrastructure and hydropower projects. Nepalese authorities have mobilised thousands of rescue personnel, while India has sent relief supplies and a medical-rescue team. The Nepal Army continues to play a major role in the ongoing search and relief operations.
Why it matters
The flood crisis threatens lives and infrastructure in Nepal, prompting international aid and high-profile support.
How this story developed
- Aug 26 Flash flood devastates Himalayan villages, killing at least eight in Nepal and sparking cross-border rescue efforts
- Aug 26 Three American citizens have been confirmed missing in the flood’s aftermath.
- Aug 26 Australian officials began confirming the status of Australians reported missing in the floods.
- Aug 27 A sudden glacial-lake outburst flood in the Nepal-Tibet border region has killed over 270 people and left more than 1,500 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists.
- Aug 27 Death toll rises to at least 157 in Nepal and three in Tibet, with 826 people missing in Nepal and 558 missing in Tibet.
- Aug 27 The United Nations pledged $2 million for relief efforts.
- Aug 27 The US Department of State said 90 Americans were unaccounted for in China and Nepal and it was not aware of any US deaths.
- Aug 28 Families of 39 Australians still missing after deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet are pleading for any information as a communications blackout hampers contact.
- Aug 28 Authorities warned that the debris‑clogged river and rising water in a blocked lake could cause additional flooding downstream.
- Aug 28 Rescue operations were halted for roughly one and a half hours after the lake began to overflow.
- Aug 28 A landslide-created lake on the China-Nepal border is overflowing, prompting emergency actions as the disaster has killed at least 543 people and left 1,535 missing.
- Aug 28 Death toll reported to have risen above 500 and missing persons count listed at about 977.
- Aug 29 Death‑toll estimates rose to at least 579 with about 1,400 people still missing.
- Aug 29 A temporary dam created by the landslide threatens to burst, risking additional flooding.
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