Devastating flash floods along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China have killed at least 472 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Over 3,250 people have been evacuated by helicopter, while rescuers search for survivors and authorities warn that an overflowing upstream lake could cause further flooding.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-28 09:16

Comparative satellite images of the Nepal-China border reveal extensive devastation caused by flash floods in the region on Aug. 26.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-28 09:02

South Korea, India, China, the UK and the EU are intensifying rescue operations and humanitarian assistance after devastating floods along Nepal and China, while hundreds of foreign nationals remain missing. Difficult Himalayan terrain is hampering relief efforts, and authorities warn that a disaster-created lake could burst and cause further flooding.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-28 09:00

A landslide-created lake on the Nepal-China border has overflowed, threatening areas devastated by a flash flood two days earlier and temporarily halting rescue work. Reuters witnesses saw residents in Nepal’s border Rasuwa district rushing uphill to escape a possible rise in river levels.

RReuters2026-08-28 08:31

Deadly floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse have hit Nepal and China, burying villages, destroying roads and hindering rescue work. Basanta Raj Adhikari of Nepal’s Tribhuvan University says a phenomenon his team calls a “sediment bomb” may have contributed, as intense rain and snowmelt release sediment accumulated in high mountains.

CCNA2026-08-28 07:19

Bloomberg’s Insight reports on Nepal’s efforts to rebuild as the flood death toll rises. The program also highlights market tension ahead of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 07:15

A catastrophic flash flood and mudslide swept through the Nepal–Tibet border region, engulfing towns, destroying bridges and killing hundreds on both sides, with many still missing. BBC Verify used verified videos and satellite imagery to trace how the deadly flood unfolded.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-28 06:17

China paused rescue operations near Gyirong Port in Tibet on Aug 28 after an upstream barrier lake began overflowing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hundreds remain missing two days after deadly floods and landslides struck Tibet and neighbouring Nepal. Drones are monitoring the lake’s water levels and stability, while officials model possible flood paths if it breaches.

CCNA2026-08-28 06:10

The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet is approaching 500, while rescuers search for around 1,400 people reported missing. The US Geological Survey said a glacial collapse triggered a vast flow of icy debris that caused the disaster.

Eeuronews2026-08-28 05:37

Rescue teams are using heavy machinery to clear mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago. At least 469 people were killed and more than 1,000 remain missing, while fading hopes of finding survivors coincide with efforts to prevent further catastrophic flooding.

RReuters2026-08-28 04:44

Nine Singaporeans were among hundreds reported missing on Thursday (Aug 27) after devastating floods struck Nepal’s border area with Tibet. Singapore has sent a crisis response team to provide consular assistance, while families of two missing people say they are struggling to obtain information about their loved ones.

CCNA2026-08-28 03:10

More than 380 people have died and over 1,300 are missing, including 30 Canadians, after a glacial collapse and flash flooding struck Nepal and the Tibet region. Villages were destroyed, communities cut off, and concerns are growing over the possibility of another catastrophic flood.

GGlobal News2026-08-28 03:00

Rescue work continued on Aug 28 after a massive flood swept through a river valley in Nepal and Tibet. Experts warned that blocked rivers could trigger more flooding. The US Geological Survey attributed the disaster to a glacial collapse that sent a huge flow of icy debris downstream, while geoscientist Umesh Haritashya said thawing permafrost is an increasingly important risk beyond glacier melt.

CCNA2026-08-28 02:32

Hundreds of people remain missing after a catastrophic wall of water swept away entire villages, including 90 Americans. Authorities are warning that further flooding and landslides could strike as the urgent search for survivors continues.

AABC News2026-08-28 02:06

New flood and landslide warnings threaten villages devastated by the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, as rescuers search desperately for 1,300 people reported missing, including 90 Americans. The broadcast also reports on the escalating US-Canada trade war and President Trump’s order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.”

AABC News2026-08-28 02:00

Dozens of Americans remain missing after a deadly flood disaster in Nepal. President Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” The broadcast also covers a communication mishap that nearly caused another aviation close call with Marine One carrying the president, along with jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.

NNBC News2026-08-28 01:56

Rescuers are racing to locate survivors after deadly floods struck the Nepal-China border region. The program also covers a communication failure involving Marine One pilots while transporting President Trump and a jury’s deliberations over whether Lindsay Clancy is guilty of murder or manslaughter.

NNBC News2026-08-28 01:28

At least 350 people have died and more than 1,300 are missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, including 30 Canadians and permanent residents. One Canadian who witnessed the disaster describes what he saw.

CCBC News2026-08-28 00:59

A glacier collapse on Wednesday triggered flash floods and mudslides across Nepal and Tibet, burying villages and a major border crossing. Nearly 390 people have died and about 1,400 remain missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals. Destroyed roads and bridges are hampering rescue efforts, while two glacial lakes remain at risk of bursting and causing further disaster.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 00:20

The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial begins deliberating after closing arguments. Devastating flash floods affecting villages along the Nepal-Tibet border have left more than 1,000 people missing, while Richard Engel investigates a sophisticated network of North Korean operatives obtaining jobs at U.S. companies.

NNBC News2026-08-27 23:47

Ninety U.S. nationals are part of a group numbering in the hundreds whose whereabouts remain unknown after fatal flooding hit the Nepal-China frontier, the State Department said.

NNBC News2026-08-27 23:38

An entire river valley along the Nepal border was destroyed within seconds, despite local radar showing no rain and no earthquake triggering the event. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains how a massive glacier collapse produced a violent inland tsunami, while geologists warn the unfolding climate disaster is not over.

CCBC News2026-08-27 23:05

Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods have left nearly 400 people dead and 1,400 missing, including at least 90 Americans. University of Southern California earth sciences professor Dr. Josh West explains the conditions behind the disaster.

FFox News2026-08-27 22:45

New details have emerged about a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal, including deaths caused by the disaster and rescuers’ search for missing people.

FFox News2026-08-27 22:40