Himalayan glacier collapse causes massive flooding in Nepal and China
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Nepal and China authorities, international rescue teams
Himalayas, border region between Nepal and China
August 26, 2026
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A glacier collapse at 5,200m altitude triggered severe flooding in the Lende River. At least 797 people are confirmed dead and over 3,000 are missing. International rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, and Malaysia are assisting. Over 100 workers are trapped in hydropower tunnels.
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