Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal-Tibet Border Region
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Nepal authorities, Nepali Army, International Federation of Red Cross
Nepal-China border, Rasuwa district
August 2026
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Flash floods and landslides in the Rasuwa district and Nepal-China border area have killed at least 160 people. Hundreds remain missing, including tourists from various countries. A rock-ice avalanche is suspected to have blocked the Lhende River, triggering the flood. Infrastructure, including hydropower facilities, has suffered significant damage.
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