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Himalayan Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods on Nepal-Tibet Border

A massive glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands missing. Rescue operations are ongoing across the region as authorities grapple with the scale of the disaster and the unpredictable nature of high-altitude ice avalanches.

27 Aug, 08:02 — 27 Aug, 14:14
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ReutersVery High5h ago

Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood, experts say - Reuters

Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood, experts say  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Rock Landslide and Glacial Collapse Likely Caused Floods in Nepal and Tibet, Scientists Say

New satellite imagery added to scientists’ understanding of the events that precipitated the deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet.

By Leo Sands and Laura Chung

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economistHigh2h ago

The terrifying mechanics of the Nepali flash flood

How a glacial avalanche visits devastation

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CNNMostly Factual1h ago

What scientists think caused Nepal’s deadly flood wave - CNN

What scientists think caused Nepal’s deadly flood wave  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal

Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.

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cbcHigh1h ago

Rescue teams search for hundreds of missing in Nepal, Tibet, including Canadians

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/440b46d0-70bf-48ab-a9a6-141f40f16890,1787830165437/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C135%2C2600%2C1462%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man in a neon vest holds an older man covered in dirt.' width='620' height='349' title='TOPSHOT - Rescue personnel carry a person affected by flash floods at Devghat in Nepal&apos;s Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on August 26, as Chinese state media reported &quot;m...

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DWHigh43m ago

Nepal floods: Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing

Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of people, including many foreign tourists, are missing.

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

Survivor recounts Nepal's deadly floods

Keshav Prasad Baral recounts what he experienced when a huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, burying his wife.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?

Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in China’s Tibet region. As of Thursday afternoo...

By Zhang Tong

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France 24High31m ago

Why were so many Indian pilgrims in Tibet during the Himalayan mudslide disaster?

Hundreds of Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic Himalayan flood. They include several pilgrims doing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a mountain in Tibet that holds sacred significance for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the Tibetan Bon religion, explains FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto.

By FRANCE24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

A terrifying roar then came the fury of the flood: How disaster unfolded in Nepal

Clear skies masked an impending catastrophe in the Himalayas before a violent wave of ice, mud, and rock swept through villages.

By Nick O'Malley

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Nepal flood death toll rises to 359, rescuers search for 1,400 missing people

The sudden flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin in northern Rasuwa on August 26

By AFP

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual36m ago

Nepali students in Delhi worry for kin after devastating flash floods: ‘Situation is uncertain’

While many students' immediate families are safe in Kathmandu, they expressed concern for relatives living closer to the affected areas.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

359 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors

Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.

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moneycontrol3h ago

Nepal may turn to India for power after floods hit hydro output - Moneycontrol.com

Nepal may turn to India for power after floods hit hydro output  Moneycontrol.com

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Singapore deploys crisis response team to Nepal

MFA said that it is in touch with the families of affected Singaporeans.

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swissinfoHigh53m ago

Missing Swiss woman found alive in Nepal floods

A Swiss woman who had been reported missing by the Nepal tourism authority following a flash flood between Nepal and China has been found alive. The online paper 20min.ch had first reported on the rescued Swiss woman. Among the foreigners rescued and found are 30 other nationals from India, Italy, Bulgaria, the US, South Korea, Russia and those with as yet unknown nationalities. Following the floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, the tourism authority reported 644 people missing. Most of those missing are...

By swissinfo.ch

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national-uaeMixed29m ago

More than 350 dead and thousands missing after floods on Nepal-Tibet border

By The National

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news24-saMostly Factual2h ago

Nepal floods: Number of South Africans believed missing rises to six - news24.com

Nepal floods: Number of South Africans believed missing rises to six  news24.com

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khaleej-timesMixed3h ago

Watch: Nepal construction worker captures dramatic moment of surviving landslide

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arab-newsMixed6h ago

Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods - Arab News

Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods  Arab News

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tempo-englishMostly Factual1h ago

Nearly 900 Foreigners Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods

Around 900 foreign tourists remained missing in Nepal and China's Tibet region after deadly flash floods and landslides struck the region.

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star-malaysiaMixed3h ago

Fifty-five Malaysians missing in Nepal, says Foreign Minister - The Star

Fifty-five Malaysians missing in Nepal, says Foreign Minister  The Star

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antara-englishMixed15m ago

Indonesia expresses condolences over Nepal-China border flash floods

The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has extended its condolences to the people and governments of China and Nepal ...

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hungary-todayMixed33m ago

Three Hungarians Missing in Terrifying Nepal Flash Floods

Rescuers are racing against time in the Himalayas, where a glacial ice avalanche unleashed a devastating, tsunami-like flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border region. The disaster has already claimed more than 300 lives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in an official statement that three Hungarian citizens are among those affected by the tragedy and […] The post Three Hungarians Missing in Terrifying Nepal Flash Floods appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 360 as new flood threat emerges

At least 362 people have died after a glacier collapse sent water, ice, rock and mud through the Nepal-Tibet border region, while more than 1,300 people remain missing. Rescue teams face a further threat after debris blocked a river and formed a rising lake that authorities warn is at risk of bursting. Nepal Police said on Thursday that 359 people had died in the country. China has confirmed three deaths in Tibet.

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2h ago

No Sri Lankans among tourists reported missing: Nepal Tourism Board - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

No Sri Lankans among tourists reported missing: Nepal Tourism Board  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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times-of-omanMixed52m ago

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expresses solidarity with flood-hit Nepal

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed sadness over the severe flooding in "Nepal and China," saying the...

By Times of Oman

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First report: arab-news · 27 Aug, 08:02Full coverage: 52 · 6hWindow: 6h
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arab-news27 Aug, 08:02First to report

Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods - Arab News

Reuters27 Aug, 08:36

Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood, experts say - Reuters

digi2427 Aug, 09:11

Risc de viituri rapide și inundații: avertizare hidrologică cod galben pentru râuri din 21 de județe HARTĂ

sydney-morning-herald27 Aug, 09:41

A terrifying roar then came the fury of the flood: How disaster unfolded in Nepal

jutarnji-list27 Aug, 09:45

Stručnjak otkrio što je pokrenulo katastrofu na Himalaji: ‘Ljudi su imali tri minute za bijeg‘

danas27 Aug, 10:07

Šta je izazvalo katastrofalnu bujicu u Nepalu i Tibetu koja je odnela više od 100 života dok se za hiljadama još traga?

moneycontrol27 Aug, 10:40

Nepal may turn to India for power after floods hit hydro output - Moneycontrol.com

khaleej-times27 Aug, 10:52

Watch: Nepal construction worker captures dramatic moment of surviving landslide

star-malaysia27 Aug, 11:02

Fifty-five Malaysians missing in Nepal, says Foreign Minister - The Star

delo27 Aug, 11:16

Video, grafi, zemljevidi: kako je »celinski cunami« opustošil Nepal

aftonbladet27 Aug, 11:29

Svenska Inka, 51, saknar sin vän i störtfloden

daily-mirror-lk27 Aug, 11:45

No Sri Lankans among tourists reported missing: Nepal Tourism Board - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

news24-sa27 Aug, 11:50

Nepal floods: Number of South Africans believed missing rises to six - news24.com

Al Jazeera27 Aug, 12:05

Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal

ndtv27 Aug, 12:11

359 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors

politiken27 Aug, 12:21

Mindst 362 er nu omkommet i oversvømmelser i Nepal og Tibet

helsinki-times27 Aug, 12:22

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 360 as new flood threat emerges

economist27 Aug, 12:26

The terrifying mechanics of the Nepali flash flood

cbc27 Aug, 12:30

Rescue teams search for hundreds of missing in Nepal, Tibet, including Canadians

SCMP27 Aug, 12:34

China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?

delfi-lt27 Aug, 12:35

Potvynio Nepale aukų skaičius išaugo iki 359

naftemporiki27 Aug, 12:41

Συλλυπητήρια Κ. Τασούλα για τα θύματα από τις καταστροφικές πλημμύρες σε Νεπάλ – Κίνα

national-post27 Aug, 12:46

Nepal flood death toll rises to 359, rescuers search for 1,400 missing people

publico27 Aug, 12:46

Um colapso glaciar que causou um evento sísmico? O que se sabe sobre as cheias no Nepal

NYT27 Aug, 12:47

Rock Landslide and Glacial Collapse Likely Caused Floods in Nepal and Tibet, Scientists Say

globe-and-mail27 Aug, 12:53

Survivor recounts Nepal's deadly floods

CNN27 Aug, 13:05

What scientists think caused Nepal’s deadly flood wave - CNN

lsm-lv27 Aug, 13:06

Eksperti par postošajiem plūdiem Nepālā: Tos izraisīja no tūkstošiem metru augstuma nokritis ledāja gabals

dnevnik-bg27 Aug, 13:07

Няма изчезнал българин в Непал

tempo-english27 Aug, 13:07

Nearly 900 Foreigners Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods

iefimerida27 Aug, 13:12

Στους 362 οι νεκροί από τις φονικές πλημμύρες στο Νεπάλ -Πλάνα σοκ από τις διασώσεις μέσα στη λάσπη, εκατοντάδες οι αγνοούμενοι

channel-news-asia27 Aug, 13:15

Singapore deploys crisis response team to Nepal

aktualne-cz27 Aug, 13:23

Za ničivými povodněmi v Himálaji stojí i klimatické změny, míní experti

el-universal-english27 Aug, 13:23

China evacúa zonas del Tíbet ante riesgo de ruptura de un lago formado tras riada en frontera con Nepal; supone una "grave amenaza"

der-spiegel27 Aug, 13:26

Sturzflut in Nepal: Katastrophenbehörde warnt vor weiterer Überschwemmung

newsbeast27 Aug, 13:29

Νεπάλ και Θιβέτ μετρούν νεκρούς και αγνοούμενους: Η έκκληση του βασιλιά Καρόλου

swissinfo27 Aug, 13:35

Missing Swiss woman found alive in Nepal floods

times-of-oman27 Aug, 13:36

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expresses solidarity with flood-hit Nepal

helsingin-sanomat27 Aug, 13:39

Himalajan tulvat | Juho Haapala luuli katsovansa tekoälyvideoita: katastrofi järkytti alueen suomalaiset

aktuality-sk27 Aug, 13:39

Maďarsko potvrdilo tri obete po katastrofe v Himalájach, záchranári aj naďalej pátrajú

dh-les-sports27 Aug, 13:40

Coulées de boue géantes au Népal et au Tibet: de nouvelles images effroyables de la force de la nature qui n'a laissé aucune chance... (VIDEO)

global-times27 Aug, 13:41

High-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggers mudslide disaster in China’s Xizang: expert - Global Times

DW27 Aug, 13:46

Nepal floods: Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing

yle-uutiset27 Aug, 13:48

Nepalin tuhotulva ei jättänyt aikaa paeta – grafiikat ja kuvat kertovat, kuinka tapahtumat etenivät

hindustan-times27 Aug, 13:53

Nepali students in Delhi worry for kin after devastating flash floods: ‘Situation is uncertain’

hungary-today27 Aug, 13:55

Three Hungarians Missing in Terrifying Nepal Flash Floods

France 2427 Aug, 13:57

Why were so many Indian pilgrims in Tibet during the Himalayan mudslide disaster?

irozhlas27 Aug, 14:00

Před pádem ledovce nejde stoprocentně varovat. Museli bychom je sledovat neustále, říká expert

national-uae27 Aug, 14:00

More than 350 dead and thousands missing after floods on Nepal-Tibet border

nzz27 Aug, 14:01

Die Sturzflut trifft Pekings strategischen Korridor durch den Himalaja

capital-bg27 Aug, 14:06

Какво причини приливната вълна и трагедията в Непал (инфографика)

antara-english27 Aug, 14:14Latest update

Indonesia expresses condolences over Nepal-China border flash floods