Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Hundreds of people were killed by devastating flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away roads, bridges and entire villages. More than 1,000 people are still missing.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Aug 28, 2026 at 6:56 AM ET
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Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Hundreds dead as over 2,000 remain missing in massive Nepal-Tibet flood(opens original report in a new tab)The death toll continues to climb two days after massive flash flooding obliterated parts of the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday with nearly 2,000 people missing. — ABC News
The GuardianTier B
At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross(opens original report in a new tab)Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been… — The Guardian
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