2026 China-Nepal floods
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Flash floods along the Trishuli River killed at least 162 in Nepal and 3 in China. Nearly 1,500 missing, including 800 foreigners, as rescue efforts continue.
背景
On 26 August 2026, a series of flash floods and mudslides struck the Trishuli River valley in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, also affecting the Gyirong Port area on the China-Nepal border. The cause is believed to be a glacial collapse or icefall, possibly triggered by an earthquake, leading to a glacial lake outburst flood. The region is a popular trekking and pilgrimage route, with many foreign nationals among the missing.
来龙去脉
- Aug 26, 2026Flash floods hit Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and Tibet's Gyirong County, killing at least 75 and leaving hundreds missing.
- Aug 26, 2026Nepal reports at least 162 deaths; China reports 3 deaths and 558 missing in Tibet.
- Aug 27, 2026Authorities say nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing; rescue operations continue.
各方怎么说
- Official
- Nepal's foreign minister said initial assessments indicate an earthquake triggered an avalanche causing the flooding.
- Expert
- Experts suggest a glacial lake outburst flood may be involved, linked to warming in the Himalaya.
待核实
The exact cause of the flood is not yet confirmed; initial reports of a glacial collapse or earthquake-triggered avalanche are preliminary.