More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacier collapse
Nepal concluded its official search and rescue operations on October 5 following the catastrophic August 26 flash floods caused by a glacier collapse along the border with Tibet. The disaster resulted in at least 1,455 deaths as of October 3, with over 5,200 people still missing. Authorities have shifted their focus to rehabilitating survivors while maintaining only essential search operations. UNICEF warns that communities require sustained assistance as global warming elevates the threat of future Himalayan catastrophes, while Prime Minister Balendra Shah has demanded non-repayable reconstruction aid.
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- ✓ Nepal officially ended its search and rescue operations on October 5 following the August 26 flash floods.
- ✓ The flash floods resulted in at least 1,455 deaths as of October 3.
- ✓ Over 5,200 people remain missing after the disaster.
- ✓ Prime Minister Balendra Shah framed the tragedy as a climate justice issue at the UN.
What changed
Nepal officially concluded its primary search and rescue phase on October 5 while transitioning efforts toward survivor rehabilitation.
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Nepal Ends Search Operations After Deadly Floods
Nepal concluded its official search and rescue operations on October 5 following the catastrophic August 26 flash floods caused by a glacier collapse along the border with Tibet. The disaster resulted in at least 1,455 deaths as of October 3, with over 5,200 people still missing. Authorities have shifted their focus to rehabilitating survivors while maintaining only essential search operations. UNICEF warns that communities require sustained assistance as global warming elevates the threat of future Himalayan catastrophes, while Prime Minister Balendra Shah has demanded non-repayable reconstruction aid.
Why it matters
The 2026 Bhote Koshi flash flood exposed severe transboundary early-warning gaps between Nepal and Tibet. Prime Minister Balendra Shah framed the disaster as a climate justice issue at the United Nations, demanding regional cooperation alongside reconstruction funding. Meanwhile, international critics have questioned the prior cancellation of Washington-funded disaster prevention and response programs in the region.
What is confirmed
- Nepal officially ended its search and rescue operations on October 5 following the August 26 flash floods.
- The flash floods resulted in at least 1,455 deaths as of October 3.
- Over 5,200 people remain missing after the disaster.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah framed the tragedy as a climate justice issue at the UN.
Still unconfirmed
- Nearly $5 billion is required to assist thousands of displaced residents.
What to watch next
- Implementation of new transboundary early-warning systems between Nepal and Tibet
- International delivery of non-repayable reconstruction aid for displaced residents
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Nepal Ends Search and Rescue as Flood Missing Top 5,000
Authorities in Nepal have officially concluded search and rescue operations following the catastrophic August 26 floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the border with Tibet. The disaster has left over 5,200 people still missing, according to NBC News. Officials state that nearly $5 billion is required to assist thousands of displaced residents. Meanwhile, international criticism is mounting regarding the prior cancellation of Washington-funded programs that previously supported disaster prevention and response efforts in the region, according to El Pais.
Why it matters
The August 26 disaster originated from a glacier weakened by years of changing climate conditions at the Nepal-Tibet border. Cascading flash floods and landslides have devastated mountain communities across both Nepal and Tibet, compounding vulnerabilities for children and displaced families. Nepal continues to seek substantial international rebuild aid to manage the long-term aftermath.
What is confirmed
- Authorities in Nepal report that nearly $5 billion is needed to help thousands of people displaced by the Aug. 26 flood.
- The deadly flood originated at Nepal’s border with China’s Tibet region due to a glacier collapse.
Still unconfirmed
- The cancellation of Washington-funded USAID programs left children in Nepal exposed to deadly floods by degrading prevention and response capabilities.
- More than 5,200 individuals remain missing following the disaster.
What to watch next
- International donor responses to Nepal's request for nearly $5 billion in reconstruction aid
- Evaluations of the impact of cancelled Washington-funded disaster programs on local vulnerability
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Nepal Flood Survivors Face Shelter Shortages
Displaced families living in temporary shelters face critical vulnerabilities one month after a late-August glacier collapse in Nepal caused catastrophic flash floods in districts including Rasuwa. Pregnant women, children, and girls in northern Nepal report that safe housing and privacy remain out of reach. Save the Children warns that concerns over abuse and trafficking are mounting due to prolonged uncertainty regarding permanent housing and livelihoods. Meanwhile, Nepal is seeking approximately $5 billion in early rebuild aid as climate justice after the disaster left over 1,300 dead and thousands missing.
Why it matters
The disaster struck northern Nepal in late August, destroying communities and leaving thousands displaced in temporary housing. Aid organizations have raised alarms about the protection and welfare of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, who lack privacy and secure shelter. The government is actively pursuing international financial assistance to fund long-term recovery efforts.
What is confirmed
- Nepal is seeking approximately $5 billion in early rebuild aid as climate justice following a catastrophic late-August glacier collapse.
- The disaster left over 1,300 people dead and thousands missing.
- Flash floods destroyed communities in districts such as Rasuwa.
- Displaced families living in temporary shelters face critical vulnerabilities one month after the floods.
- Pregnant women, children, and girls in northern Nepal report that safe housing and privacy remain out of reach.
- Save the Children reports that concerns over abuse and trafficking are mounting amid prolonged uncertainty regarding permanent housing and livelihoods.
What to watch next
- Decisions by international donors regarding Nepal's request for $5 billion in early rebuild aid
- Progress on establishing permanent housing and improving safety conditions in temporary shelters for displaced families
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Nepal Seeks $5B Aid as Flood Displaced Face Threats
Nepal is seeking approximately $5 billion in early rebuild aid as climate justice following a catastrophic late-August glacier collapse that left over 1,300 people dead and thousands missing. One month after flash floods destroyed communities in districts such as Rasuwa, displaced families living in temporary shelters face critical vulnerabilities. Pregnant women, children, and girls in northern Nepal report that safe housing and privacy remain out of reach. Concerns over abuse and trafficking are mounting amid prolonged uncertainty regarding permanent housing and livelihoods, according to Save the Children.
Why it matters
The late-August disaster was triggered by seismic activity that caused a catastrophic Himalayan glacier collapse, generating devastating downstream floods and landslides across Nepal and Tibet. Economic recovery costs from the catastrophe are projected to reach roughly 10 percent of the gross domestic product. In response to the widespread destruction, the government is prioritizing financial grants rather than loans to manage disaster recovery.
What is confirmed
- More than 1,300 people died in the Himalayan glacier collapse and subsequent floods.
- Officials are seeking approximately $5 billion in early rebuild aid as climate justice.
- Thousands of people are missing in Nepal and Tibet following the disaster.
Still unconfirmed
- Displaced families living in temporary shelters in northern Nepal face risks of trafficking and abuse due to a lack of safe housing and privacy.
- Economic recovery from the disaster could reach approximately 10 percent of the gross domestic product.
What to watch next
- Decisions by international donors regarding Nepal's request for approximately $5 billion in early rebuild grants
- Developments in permanent housing solutions for displaced families in northern Nepal and the Rasuwa District
- Action by organizations like Save the Children to address protection risks and trafficking vulnerabilities in temporary shelters
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Nepal Flood Recovery Costs Estimated at 10 Percent of GDP
Nepal is seeking financial grants rather than loans to handle disaster recovery following a catastrophic Himalayan glacier collapse that killed over 1,300 people. The US Geological Survey confirmed Thursday that seismic activity triggered the glacial collapse, causing devastating downstream floods and landslides across Nepal and Tibet. Officials report that economic recovery from the disaster could reach approximately 10 percent of the gross domestic product.
Why it matters
The disaster marks 2026's deadliest climate event as climate change continues to reshape the Himalayan region. Rescue operations have faced severe challenges due to difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing rainfall along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
What is confirmed
- A glacial collapse near Nepal's border triggered deadly floods and landslides killing over 1,300 people.
- The US Geological Survey stated Thursday that a glacial collapse caused seismic activity and catastrophic downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet.
Still unconfirmed
- Nepal flood recovery costs could reach about 10 percent of GDP and the country wants grants instead of more debt.
What to watch next
- Official tallies confirming the exact breakdown of missing persons and foreign nationals
- International donor responses to Nepal's request for recovery grants
- Progress reports from heavy machinery and ground-penetrating radar operations at the Gyirong border port
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- industrywired.com — Nepal's Glacial Flood Disaster: 2026's Deadliest Climate Event
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Nepal and Tibet Flood Death Toll Climbs After Glacier Collapse
Rescue operations proceed along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers following a catastrophic Himalayan glacier collapse that triggered widespread flash floods and mudslides across Nepal and China's Tibet. Official figures vary widely by reporting authority, with conflicting numbers regarding the exact total of dead and missing individuals. Rescue personnel continue utilizing heavy machinery and ground-penetrating radar at the Gyirong border port. Authorities on both sides of the border face difficult terrain, ongoing rainfall, and damaged infrastructure as they search for survivors and account for thousands of missing persons, including foreign nationals.
Why it matters
The disaster stems from the August collapse of a 200,000 square metre glacier, which recent analysis attributes to human-caused global warming that thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is seeking climate compensation from major global polluters, noting his country contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. China has ordered stronger monitoring of glaciers and barrier lakes as rescue work resumes following the easing of lake threats.
What is confirmed
- Official 2026 Nepal flood figures from NDRRMA and Nepal Police report 1,451 dead, 5,786 missing, 13,784 rescued, and 6,827 injured, with over 21,400 security personnel deployed.
- Nearly 1,500 people including at least 800 foreigners are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, according to authorities.
- Rescue operations continue at the Gyirong border port using ground-penetrating radar and heavy machinery to locate missing persons.
- Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is seeking climate compensation from top global polluters, noting Nepal contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Still unconfirmed
- More than 60 of those unaccounted for in Nepal were from the U.S.
- Drone footage captures the disaster with a death toll hitting 579 and 1,924 missing, alongside a two million euro aid pledge from the European Union.
What to watch next
- Reconciliation of disparate casualty figures between local police databases and international humanitarian reports.
- Implementation of stronger glacier and barrier lakes monitoring ordered by Chinese authorities.
- Progress of Nepal's diplomatic efforts seeking climate compensation from global polluters.
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Climate change linked to deadly Nepal and Tibet glacier collapse
At least 1,400 people died following the August collapse of a 200,000 square metre glacier that triggered floods across Nepal and Tibet. Recent analysis indicates human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, which destabilized the Himalayan slope. Rescue operations continue at the Gyirong border port using ground-penetrating radar and heavy machinery to locate missing persons. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is seeking climate compensation from top global polluters, noting Nepal contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Why it matters
Predicting glacial collapses remains difficult, making monitoring and prevention urgent. The disaster underscores the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to rapid permafrost thaw.
What is confirmed
- Human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, destabilizing the Himalayan slope.
- The collapse occurred in August and involved a 200,000 square metre glacier.
- Floods triggered by the collapse killed at least 1,300 people.
Still unconfirmed
- The death toll has reached 1,400.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the final death toll and number of missing persons.
- Response from global polluters regarding Shisir Khanal's request for climate compensation.
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- www.inkl.com — Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
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Nepal floods kill over 1,300 as search for missing continues
Floods triggered by a glacial collapse in Nepal have killed over 1,300 people, with thousands still missing. Rescue teams are using excavators, shovels, and ground-penetrating radar at the Gyirong border port between China and Nepal. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called for climate compensation from major global polluters, citing that Nepal accounts for less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Monitoring and prevention efforts are now viewed as urgent because predicting glacial collapses remains difficult.
Why it matters
The disaster caused severe infrastructural destruction along the China-Nepal border. It highlights the vulnerability of the region to climate-driven geological events. Ongoing rescue operations face significant logistical challenges due to the scale of the debris.
What is confirmed
- Catastrophic floods in Nepal killed over 1,300 people.
- Rescue teams are utilizing ground-penetrating radar, excavators, and shovels at the Gyirong border port.
- Nepal contributes under 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Still unconfirmed
- Thousands of people remain missing across China and Nepal.
- Predicting when glaciers will collapse is incredibly hard.
What to watch next
- Official updates on the total number of missing persons
- Responses from global polluters regarding climate compensation requests
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- corporateknights.com — Glaciers will keep collapsing. Predicting when is incredibly hard.
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China and Nepal Search for Thousands Missing After Catastrophic Floods
Rescue teams operate ground-penetrating radar, excavators, and shovels at the flood-destroyed China-Nepal border port in Gyirong as the search continues twelve days after catastrophic glacier collapse floods. More than 5,500 people remain missing across China and Nepal. In the aftermath, Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged major global polluters to provide climate compensation, noting that Nepal contributes under 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, rescue operations persist despite severe infrastructural destruction and ongoing challenges along the border.
Why it matters
The disaster stems from a glacier collapse that triggered massive floods along the China-Nepal border, wiping out a once-busy port and trapping workers in tunnels. Prior reports confirmed the rescue of two workers from a hydropower tunnel after nine days, alongside a preliminary death toll exceeding 1,331. The current search effort highlights the extreme vulnerability of Himalayan nations to climate-driven disasters.
What is confirmed
- More than 5,500 people remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after catastrophic floods.
- Chinese rescue workers operated excavators, shovels, and ground-penetrating radar detectors at the flood-destroyed China-Nepal border port in Gyirong.
- Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal stated that the country contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and called for climate compensation from the world's biggest economies.
Still unconfirmed
- Dozens of hydropower project workers may still be alive inside blocked tunnels.
What to watch next
- Recovery of additional trapped workers from hydropower tunnels in Nepal
- International pledges or policy decisions regarding climate compensation for Nepal
- Updates on the total missing count as rescue teams clear debris at the border port
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- sg.news.yahoo.com — At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port
- www.aljazeera.com — China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floods
- www.theguardian.com — Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
- www.globalbankingandfinance.com — Exclusive-How two men survived nine days in a Nepal flood tunnel
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Rescue efforts continue after Nepal and Tibet floods
Rescuers have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after the floods, raising hopes for finding others trapped. The death toll has passed 1,331, with many still missing, including 75 Americans and 38 Australians. Rescue teams face challenges due to landslides and destroyed roads. Authorities believe dozens of hydropower project workers may still be alive in tunnels.
Why it matters
The floods were caused by a glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. The remote location and difficult terrain are hindering rescue efforts. The incident has prompted warnings for travelers to avoid the affected region due to ongoing risks of flash floods and landslides.
What is confirmed
- Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after the Nepal floods.
- The death toll from the floods has passed 1,331.
- 75 Americans remain missing after the Nepal-Tibet flood.
- 38 Australians are among those missing.
Still unconfirmed
- Dozens of hydropower project workers may still be alive in tunnels.
What to watch next
- Further rescues from tunnels and debris.
- Official confirmation of the total missing persons count.
- Update on the condition of those already rescued.
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- san.com — Two workers pulled alive from Nepal tunnel after nine days; more voices heard
- www.pbs.org — Rescuers pull 2 trapped workers from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
- www.ntd.com — State Department Says 75 Americans Remain Missing After Nepal-Tibet Flood
- www.yahoo.com — Rescuers pull Chinese worker, Nepali woman from flood wreckage alive
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Death toll exceeds 1,000 after Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse
Over 1,000 people died following a glacier collapse and flash floods on the Nepal-China border. Rescue teams are struggling to reach remote areas due to landslides and destroyed roads. While hopes for finding survivors are fading a week after the event, authorities believe dozens of hydropower project workers trapped in tunnels may still be alive. The missing count remains high, including 38 Australians. Efforts continue as teams search for survivors amid difficult terrain.
Why it matters
The disaster began on August 26 when ice, rock, and mud swept through mountain valleys. This event impacted both Nepal and Tibet, cutting off isolated communities. The scale of the destruction has severely hampered emergency response operations.
What is confirmed
- The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000.
- The disaster occurred on August 26.
- Landslides and destroyed roads are hampering rescue efforts in remote areas.
Still unconfirmed
- Dozens of workers trapped in hydropower project tunnels could still be alive.
- 38 Australians are missing.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of survivors from hydropower tunnels
- Updated missing person counts from official government registries
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- www.aljazeera.com — Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescue efforts under way, death toll crosses 1,000
- www.pbs.org — Nepal's death toll from glacier collapse and flood exceeds 1,000
- www.thesenior.com.au — Everything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods
- www.nbcnews.com — Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood
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Death toll exceeds 1,000 after Nepal-China glacier collapse
At least 1,000 people are dead following a glacier collapse and subsequent flash floods along the Nepal-China border. While one source reports 919 fatalities, others state the toll has surpassed 1,000. Missing person counts have risen sharply, with reports ranging from 3,000 to over 4,700 people. Rescue teams are currently attempting to reach isolated communities despite rising water levels and poor weather. The disaster began last Wednesday when a torrent of ice, rock, and mud swept through mountain valleys and rivers.
Why it matters
The collapse triggered catastrophic mudslides across the Himalayas. Authorities previously warned that newly formed lakes in the region could cause additional flooding. The disaster has impacted multiple nationalities, including Canadians and Australians.
What is confirmed
- A glacier collapse caused flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border last Wednesday.
- The death toll has risen above 900.
- More than 3,000 people are missing across the border region.
Still unconfirmed
- Michael Keats from NSW died in the Nepal floods.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the total death toll from official government registers
- Updates on the status of the 30 missing Canadians and 43 missing Australians
- Reports on the stability of newly formed lakes in the region
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- www.cnbc.com — Rescuers race to find thousands missing after Nepal-China glacier collapse
- abcnews.com — Nepal-Tibet flood death toll surpasses 900, officials say, more than 4,700 missing
- www.dailymail.com — First Australian confirmed dead in Nepal flood disaster as 43 still among the thousands missing and RAAF plane departs for the country
- apnews.com — More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods
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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 626, over 1,300 missing
Rescue operations are underway in Nepal and Tibet after a glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods, killing at least 626 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. The disaster occurred along the Nepal-China border, with 30 Canadians and permanent residents among the missing. Authorities have warned of further flooding risks due to newly formed lakes in the region.
Why it matters
The floods have caused widespread destruction and disruption along the Nepal-Tibet border, with many communities affected and a significant number of people still unaccounted for. The disaster began on Wednesday when a Himalayan glacier collapsed, sending torrents of water through local communities. Rescue operations involving military helicopters are currently searching for survivors.
What is confirmed
- At least 469 people have been killed in the flash floods.
- The death toll in Nepal has risen to 626.
- Over 1,300 people are missing in Nepal and Tibet.
- 30 Canadians and permanent residents are among the missing.
- Rescue operations have been hampered by poor weather.
Still unconfirmed
- Around 3,000 people are still missing after this week's catastrophic flash flooding.
What to watch next
- Further updates on the death toll and number of missing people
- Development of the situation with the newly formed lakes in the region
- Progress of rescue operations and any additional support from authorities
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- www.theguardian.com — Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469
- www.theguardian.com — Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings flood lake could burst
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- www.ctvnews.ca — 30 Canadians and permanent residents among missing after floods in Nepal, Tibet
- apnews.com — Nepal says death toll in flash floods climbs to 626 with 2,426 people missing in the country
- www.cnn.com — ‘No sign of survivors’ at Chinese border crossing as Nepal flooding death toll passes 600
- www.nbcnews.com — Nepal floods death toll climbs to 626, with 2,400 still missing as rescue efforts continue
- www.usatoday.com — Search efforts continue as deaths pass 600 in Nepal flood disaster
- norfolkdailynews.com — Flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
- www.cnn.com — Rescuers pump air into hydropower tunnel in search for missing workers after Nepal-China flooding
- www.aljazeera.com — Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?
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Over 1,300 missing after glacier collapse triggers Nepal and Tibet floods
Catastrophic flash floods and mudflows have left more than 1,300 people missing and killed hundreds across the border region of Nepal and Tibet. The disaster began Wednesday when a Himalayan glacier collapsed, sending torrents of water several stories high through local communities. Rescue operations involving military helicopters are currently searching for survivors along the Nepal-China border. Among the unaccounted for are 24 Canadian tourists and a significant number of American citizens. Conflicting reports place the death toll between 353 and 469.
Why it matters
The flooding impacted areas near Mount Kailash, a site sacred to pilgrims. Scientists indicate the collapse of a glacier caused the surge. The scale of the disaster has surprised regional experts.
What is confirmed
- A glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods and mudflows in Nepal and Tibet.
- More than 1,300 people are missing following the disaster.
- Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for survivors along the Nepal-China border.
- The floods occurred on a Wednesday.
Still unconfirmed
- The death toll is at least 469.
- The death toll is 353.
- About 90 Americans are unaccounted for.
- 65 people from the U.S. are missing.
- 24 Canadian tourists are missing.
- A lake now poses a new flood threat.
What to watch next
- Verification of the final death toll
- Confirmation of the number of foreign nationals missing
- Assessment of the new flood threat from the local lake
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- www.djournal.com — More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacier collapse
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- www.nbcnews.com — Huge Himalayan glacier collapse unleashed catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet
- www.nbcnews.com — Nepal-Tibet flood live updates: Rescue teams search for survivors as hundreds remain missing
- apnews.com — Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
- www.kcra.com — About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
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