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China says collapse of glacier in Nepal likely behind flash flood

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China says collapse of glacier in Nepal likely behind flash flood

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A preliminary assessment suggested the collapse of a high-altitude glacier in Nepal was behind the mudslides and floods along the Nepal-China border, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday (August 28, 2026). “We noted that experts and official institutions of China and Nepal have made preliminary…

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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up water surging downstream with enormous force a few hours later, they suggested. Scientists…

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Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll surges to 392; nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms

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Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll surges to 392; nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms

At least 290 Indians remain ‘uncontactable’ after Nepal flash flood, says MEA In a “preliminary assessment” of the situation following the flash flood in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (August 27, 2026) said at least 290 Indian nationals remain “uncontactable”. On India’s support to Nepal as it deals with the disaster,…

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