An expert described Wednesday’s catastrophic landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border as a cascading hazard resembling a “Himalayan tsunami.” A detached ice block from above 7,000 meters may have triggered a rockslide that dammed the river and caused a sudden outburst, though no single cause has been confirmed.

CCNA2026-08-27 05:36

Mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have killed three people and left 558 missing, Xinhua reported Thursday. A day earlier, massive flash floods swept through communities in a Nepal-China border area, with Nepalese police reporting at least 162 deaths.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-27 05:35

A devastating flood struck northern Nepal near the Tibet border, leaving at least 162 dead in Nepal and three dead on the Tibetan side, with more than 1,000 people missing across the two countries. Hundreds of tourists from 28 countries are unaccounted for in Nepal. The initial tremor was identified as a glacier collapse, which may have sent ice, earth and sediment down the mountain.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-27 05:34

The US Geological Survey says catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet was caused by a glacial collapse and debris flow rather than an earthquake. The reported 4.4-magnitude quake was actually the seismic impact of a huge glacier fragment crashing into the valley. Warming temperatures are making Himalayan glaciers increasingly unstable, an expert says.

CCNA2026-08-27 04:36

Devastating flooding in Nepal has killed hundreds, while dozens of Americans remain missing. The program also remembers Dolly Parton and actor Tim Curry, and features Linsey Davis’s profile of musician Masego.

AABC News2026-08-27 04:24

Catastrophic floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people and leaving hundreds missing on both sides. Bad weather and extensive damage are hampering search operations after Gyirong Port in Tibet’s Shigatse region lost road, communications and power links, while mud and debris engulfed buildings and vehicles.

CCNA2026-08-27 04:14

A disastrous landslide has devastated the China-Nepal border, with deadly consequences.

FFox News2026-08-27 03:29

Rescue operations continued Wednesday after massive flash floods in a Nepal-China border area killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in some areas.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-27 02:36

Flash floods and a landslide near Nepal’s border with China’s Tibet region have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. A torrent of water and mud swept through the Gyirong border crossing, carrying away vehicles, buildings and people before flooding villages along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Tri Shuli rivers. Hundreds of tourists are reportedly among the missing.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-27 02:09

Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, Aug 26, killed at least 160 people, destroyed entire villages and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals. India’s embassy in Nepal is coordinating rescue efforts with Nepali disaster teams, police and the army, while damaged communications and routes hamper the search.

CCNA2026-08-27 02:03

The broadcast reports that hundreds, including American tourists, are missing after deadly floods in Nepal. It also covers new details about Dolly Parton’s death and worldwide tributes, bodycam footage from the arrest of the 49ers owner in a prostitution sting, Meta’s historic $18 billion settlement and the trial date for the alleged 9/11 mastermind.

NNBC News2026-08-27 02:00

Rescue operations continued Wednesday after massive flash floods struck a border area of Nepal and China, killing at least 98 people and leaving hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the region.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-27 01:29

A devastating landslide and flood in Nepal, believed to have been triggered by the breakup of a massive glacier, sent an unstoppable wall of water through the area and destroyed everything in its path. Hundreds of people are missing, including dozens of Americans.

AABC News2026-08-27 01:05

Hundreds remain missing and many are feared dead after devastating floods struck the Nepal-China border. Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrest of the San Francisco 49ers owner, while Dolly Parton’s team has shared new details about her death.

NNBC News2026-08-27 01:05

At least 24 Canadians are among hundreds of tourists and residents missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal killed at least 160 people. Entire communities have been wiped out. The Canada-U.S. trade war also shows no sign of easing and could intensify if Ottawa carries out its counter-tariff threat.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 00:51

Deadly flash floods in Nepal have left hundreds of people reported missing. Meta agreed to a landmark $18 billion settlement over allegations that its platforms caused social media addiction, while testimony concluded in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.

NNBC News2026-08-27 00:42

Nepalese officials say hundreds of tourists, including some Americans, are missing after deadly flash floods devastated an area along the country’s border with China.

NNBC News2026-08-26 23:48

Flash floods ravaging Nepal have left hundreds dead or missing. Fox News lists the deadly flooding among its latest major stories.

FFox News2026-08-26 22:45

The cause of powerful floodwaters that devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, swallowing towns, roads and bridges, remains unclear. As the planet warms, melting ice and destabilized mountain slopes may be contributing, while glacier-fed high-altitude lakes can release large volumes of water downstream during summer melt.

CCNN2026-08-26 22:00

At least 160 people are known to have died after massive flash floods and mudslides struck a remote area on the Nepal-Tibet border. Hundreds remain missing, including more than 100 tourists from India, 54 from the US, 33 from the UK and over 100 Nepalis. The region is popular with pilgrims and trekkers.

BBBC News2026-08-26 21:58

Deadly flash floods struck the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, killing at least 98 people and leaving hundreds missing. Nepal’s prime minister’s office reported 95 deaths, while China’s state broadcaster said a mudslide in Tibet’s Gyirong County killed at least three. A tourism board spokesperson said the missing included at least 133 people from India, 47 from the United States and 34 from Australia.

GGlobal News2026-08-26 20:00

Search teams are working in difficult terrain after catastrophic floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border. Hundreds of people are missing, including 47 Americans. Initial reports indicate an earthquake may have triggered an avalanche that caused the floods.

NNBC News2026-08-26 19:27

At least 100 people have died and hundreds of tourists are missing after a massive flash flood and mudslide struck the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepal’s foreign minister says an earthquake may have triggered an avalanche that caused the disaster.

BBBC News2026-08-26 18:30

Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 100 people. The report includes graphic video from the disaster.

FFox News2026-08-26 18:08