Flash flood in Nepal and Tibet kills over 390, leaves nearly 1,500 missing including hundreds of foreign tourists
A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a massive collapse of mud and rock into a Himalayan river on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 390 people and left nearly 1,500 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists from over 30 countries. The disaster, which occurred on August 26, 2026, obliterated entire villages and prompted international concern, with King Charles expressing he was 'heartbroken' by the tragedy.