Hundreds missing and many feared dead after massive flash flood hits Nepal-China border
- On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a massive flash flood swept through Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, killing at least 95 people and leaving over 400 tourists and workers missing.
- An ice-rock avalanche, possibly triggered by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, caused the surge according to geological research; the region experienced similar floods in August 2025 when a glacial lake in Tibet overflowed.
- The destruction devastated 13 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 354 MW, while 19 bridges and sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway were swept away, isolating communities.
- Nepali government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel confirmed Nepal requested humanitarian assistance from India and China, though rescuers face challenges accessing cut-off areas due to destroyed roads and heavy sediment.
- Ice loss rates across the Hindu Kush Himalaya have doubled since 2000, complicating early warning efforts as climate experts warn the region faces increasing vulnerability to sudden glacial hazards.
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elnorte.comThe Nepal Police reported that 157 people were killed by sudden floods and landslides in the T bet region.
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