Deadly flash flood in Nepal caused by glacier collapse
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U.S. Geological Survey, Nepal authorities
Nuwakot district, Nepal
August 26, 2026
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A flash flood in Nepal, triggered by a glacier chunk breaking off and damming a river, has resulted in at least 353 deaths. Over 1,300 people are reported missing following the disaster. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse.
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