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A Himalayan flood triggered by an ice-rock avalanche has killed at least eight in Nepal and caused widespread damage and hundreds missing along the Nepal-Tibet border. Officials say 384 tourists are unaccounted for, with hundreds of locals also affected. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities warn of possible further floods.
A glacial collapse has triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal–Tibet border, killing hundreds and leaving more than 1,300 missing. Missing include dozens of pilgrims and foreign travelers; a growing rescue effort is underway as U.S. officials report several Americans rescued and many still unaccounted for.
A glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered a rapid flood downstream, killing and displacing hundreds as bridges and roads are destroyed. Initial assessments reclassify the event from a quake to a glacial debris flow, with authorities warning of possible secondary flooding as debris dams breach.
A glacier-triggered flash flood has collapsed into rivers near Nepal and Tibet, creating a barrier lake that has swelled to about 2.5 million cubic metres. Officials warn of a high risk of breach as authorities monitor rising water levels and potential secondary floods. Rescues continue, with hundreds dead and many missing as relief operations press on.