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Flooding in Nepal and Tibet Caused by Glacier Collapse

After the collapse of a glacier in Nepal, over 800 people are unaccounted for and the death toll exceeds 160.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the USGS, the flooding that has affected Nepal and Tibet was caused by the collapse of a glacier. This event has led to devastating consequences, with water sweeping away entire villages in Gyirong County, located on the border between the two countries.

More than 160 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the flooding, while over 800 remain unaccounted for. Among those missing are 579 tourists, of whom 393 are foreigners, who were in the region at the time of the incident.

Nepalese authorities have recovered 165 bodies and are continuing search and rescue operations, but confusion has arisen regarding the data provided by Beijing about the victims and the missing individuals.

To support the affected populations, the United States has allocated $500,000 for relief efforts. Claims about the exact number of missing persons and victims continue to vary among different sources.

Two Italians involved in the incident have been reported in good condition, while searches continue for those who are still unaccounted for.

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