Nepal Floods Kill Hundreds as Glacial Lake Overflows Near Tibet Border

In late August 2026, catastrophic floods hit Nepal and the Tibet region of China, killing at least 475 people in Nepal, with around 1,400 still missing. The disaster began when a glacier sheared off and plunged 1.2 kilometers, sending a wave of water and debris—described like 'liquid concrete'—down a valley, overwhelming villages. A dam breach in Tibet and fast-swelling glacial lakes have raised fears of a second flood, prompting Nepal to halt rescue operations as a border lake begins overflowing. China has warned of further floods near the Nepal border, and fresh warnings are in effect for both countries.