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Avalanche and Flash Floods Leave Eight Dead and Hundreds Missing in Nepal
An avalanche triggered devastating flash floods in northern Nepal's Himalayas, washing away villages, homes, and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds missing.
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An avalanche in the Himalayas of Nepal has triggered devastating flash floods that swept through northern parts of the country. The disaster has resulted in at least eight deaths, with hundreds of people currently reported missing. The floods have caused widespread destruction, washing away villages, homes, and critical infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river. Experts note that the disaster is linked to climate change, highlighting the region's heightened vulnerability to extreme weather events.
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- https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/26/photos-avalanche-floods-kill-eight-hundreds-missing-in-nepals-himalayas?traffic_source=rss
- https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/g-s1-140211/8-dead-hundreds-missing-as-nepal-avalanche-triggers-flash-floods
- https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/26/deadly-flash-floods-sweep-through-northern-nepal?traffic_source=rss
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