Hundreds dead as nearly 1,000 remain missing in massive Nepal-Tibet flood
Summary
A massive flood caused by a landslide hit the Nepal-Tibet border region, killing at least 469 people and leaving nearly 1,000 missing. Rescue efforts continue as thousands of police and military personnel work to find survivors and assess the damage.Key Facts
- The flood happened on August 26, 2026, in the Rasuwa district near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- At least 469 bodies have been recovered so far, with nearly 1,000 people still missing in Nepal.
- In Tibet, 3 people died and 558 remain missing due to the disaster.
- A landslide triggered the flood, displacing over 100 million cubic meters of ice, rock, and debris.
- The landslide caused a wall of water that damaged villages, roads, and bridges up to 62 miles downstream.
- About 1,545 people were injured and rescued so far.
- Over 8,000 police officers and military personnel are involved in rescue and recovery operations.
- The United States Geological Survey recorded the landslide as a 5.2 magnitude seismic event.
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