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Catastrophic floods kill over 350 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The region's steep slopes and valleys are prone to flooding and landslides, particularly due to melting glaciers. From Devighat, Nepal: A glacier collapse triggered a deadly torrent of water and mud that swept through communities, resulting in over 350 deaths and more than 1,300 people missing.
From Devighat, Nepal: A glacier collapse triggered a deadly torrent of water and mud that swept through communities, resulting in over 350 deaths and more than 1,300 people missing. The disaster affected areas along the Nepal-China border, with hundreds displaced across the Himalayan region. Videos showed people attempting to flee before being overwhelmed by floodwaters that destroyed buildings and bridges.
Rescue teams are searching for those missing, including scores of foreigners and pilgrims. The region's steep slopes and valleys are prone to flooding and landslides, particularly due to melting glaciers.
Further details on the disaster and rescue efforts are available from the source.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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