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Catastrophic floods kill hundreds in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Niranjan Shrestha and Shristi Kafle | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The disaster has resulted in more than 360 deaths and over 1,400 people missing, including foreigners and pilgrims. A glacier collapse triggered a deadly flood, sweeping through communities and causing widespread destruction.
A glacier collapse triggered a deadly flood, sweeping through communities and causing widespread destruction. Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people. The disaster has resulted in more than 360 deaths and over 1,400 people missing, including foreigners and pilgrims. Many others have been displaced across the region.
The floodwaters were several stories high, washing out buildings and bridges. Videos showed people running before being overwhelmed by the flood.
Further details about the disaster and rescue efforts are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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