At least 22 dead and 384 missing as Nepal-Tibet flash floods worsen
At least 22 bodies have now been recovered after flash floods and mudslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border region, with 384 people reported missing, according to the supplied reports. The disaster swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, causing major damage to villages, roads and hydropower projects. Officials said the flooding also affected the Gyirong Port area on the Tibetan side of the border.The latest figures indicate that 384 tourists were among those missing, including 291 people from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia. Nepali officials said the Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Nepal-Tibet border flood leaves 384 travellers missing as rescue efforts continue
Nepalese authorities say 384 travellers have been reported missing after a flash flood tore through the Nepal-China border region, with at least eight bodies recovered in Nepal as rescue teams continue searching the affected area. The Nepal Tourism Board said the missing list includes 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, while officials are still trying to verify whether any of the dead are among those unaccounted for. The disaster struck the Bhote Koshi river area in Rasuwa district, north of Kathmandu, and also caused damage on the Tibetan side of the border.The latest figures add to the scale of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
