Catastrophic Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet
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Nepali and Chinese authorities, disaster victims
Nepal-Tibet border region
August 27, 2026
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Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have resulted in 676 deaths and nearly 3,000 missing. Over 3,700 people have been rescued in Nepal, while foreign nationals remain among the missing. Canada is providing $5-million in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts.
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