People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods

BBC News Thursday 27 August 2026, 06:02 UTC 1 min read

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At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.

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Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrimsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat we know so farHave you been affected by the flash floods?Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of whom are tourists, after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, roaring down valleys and wiping out entire villages, authorities have said, with the preliminary death toll standing at 165.Rescuers...

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