Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
Summary
Heavy flooding caused by a collapsing glacier in the Himalayan region has killed at least 903 people in Nepal and 16 in Tibet, with thousands more missing. Rescue teams from Nepal and other countries are searching for survivors, including about 90 people trapped inside hydropower tunnels.Key Facts
- A glacier collapse triggered the flooding on August 28, 2026, causing a big landslide and river swelling.
- The flooding destroyed buildings, bridges, and roads in Nepal and Tibet near the Himalayas.
- Nepal’s death toll is 903, with 4,247 people missing, including 592 foreigners.
- Tibet reported 16 deaths and 546 missing, including many foreigners and Nepalese.
- About 90 people remain trapped inside tunnels at hydropower plants.
- Rescue operations have been ongoing for four days with help from foreign teams.
- The glacier collapse caused a seismic event measuring magnitude 5.2.
- A major highway in Nepal was washed away, cutting off some districts from neighboring areas.
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