Nepal flash flood devastates Trishuli River villages after glacier collapse
New satellite imagery has revealed the scale of destruction along Nepal's Trishuli River after a deadly flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse. The flood swept through settlements, bridges and hydroelectric power stations in the valley, leaving a trail of mud, debris and washed-away buildings. The worst damage was seen along the Nepal-Tibet border area and in communities downstream.Nepalese officials say more than 550 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing. The flood struck on Wednesday, and verified images show the torrent moving through a narrow valley with steep sides, intensifying the impact on villages built close to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
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Nepal-Tibet border floods as death toll rises to at least 469
Rescue teams are continuing to search the Nepal-Tibet border region after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river system. Authorities in Kathmandu said at least 469 people have now died and more than 1,500 remain missing across Nepal and China's Tibet region. The disaster struck on Wednesday morning and has left roads, bridges and villages badly damaged in the mountainous border area.Officials initially considered whether a magnitude 4.4 earthquake had caused the flooding, but the United States Geological Survey and other experts said the seismic signal was the result of a glacial collapse and debris... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Nepal floods and landslides hit Nuwakot as rescue teams airlift the injured
Flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot district, with communities along the Trishuli River basin among the worst affected. The disaster struck on 26 August, a day after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, and torrents of mud and debris swept through settlements including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.Hundreds of residents, tourists and security personnel are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. The Nepal Army has deployed MI-17 helicopters to establish an emergency airlift corridor to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
