# Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts

https://mins.news/en/item/35341

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-28 07:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28/nearly-470-killed-in-nepal-floods-what-we-know-about-rescue-efforts?traffic_source=rss

> A glacial collapse and debris flow triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepalese police said 469 people had died by Friday morning, while at least 1,500 remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Damaged roads and bridges have made search and rescue difficult.

## Stories

- [Nepal Tibet Himalayan Flood Disaster](https://mins.news/en/topic/nepal-tibet-himalayan-flood-disaster) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/nepal-tibet-himalayan-flood-disaster.md

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