← Back to headlines
Devastating Flood Wave Triggers Mass Casualties and Missing Persons Crisis in Nepal
A powerful flood wave triggered by seismic activity and landslides has struck Nepal, leaving hundreds of people missing and prompting urgent rescue operations. Scientists are still analyzing the exact geological mechanisms behind the sudden disaster.
26 Aug, 17:47 — 26 Aug, 22:43
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
High (55/100)3 sources25/33
Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33
Far L1
Far Left (1)
CNN
Left1
Left (1)
ndtv
Center
Right1
Right (1)
morgunbladid
Far R
Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34
India1Iceland1US1
Sources
Showing 2 of 3 sources
CNNMostly Factual7h ago
What we know — and don’t know — about what cause the Nepal flood wave - CNN
What we know — and don’t know — about what cause the Nepal flood wave CNN
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual2h ago
What Scientists Know So Far About Nepal's Deadly Floods
Nepal Flash Floods: The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal-Tibet border isn't yet certain, but experts say the risk of such events is compounded by the extreme topography of the Himalayas.
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: CNN · 26 Aug, 17:47|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
Related Stories
International Rescue Operations Begin After Deadly Nepal-Tibet Border Flood
30m ago
US Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
30m ago
India Issues Flood Alert as 133 Citizens Missing in Nepal Deluge
31m ago
Deadly Flash Floods Kill Over 150 and Leave Hundreds Missing on Nepal-Tibet Border
31m ago