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Devastating flash floods hit northern Nepal

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Ed McCambridge
August 26, 2026

Deadly flash floods in northern Nepal have killed multiple people and devastated villages, roads and infrastructure. As rescue teams search the wreckage, the scale of the destruction is becoming clear. Warning: This video contains graphic images that some viewers may find distressing.

Deadly flash floods and mudslides along the Tibet-Nepal border have swept away homes, vehicles and infrastructure, leaving multiple people dead and many more missing. Officials believe the disaster may have been triggered when an earthquake caused ice and rock to crash into the Bhote Koshi River upstream. Rescue teams have to contend with damaged roads, bridges and communication networks as they search for survivors.

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