Nepal-Tibet Border Avalanche Triggers Flash Floods: 98 Dead, 403 Missing

A rock and ice avalanche struck the Nepal-China border on August 26, 2026, sending debris-laden floodwaters down the Bhotekoshi river. At least 98 people were killed and 403 are reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. Among the missing are 47 Americans. The Bhotekoshi valley is a known hazard zone that has experienced repeated flood events, but this incident's scale far exceeds typical monsoon-season impacts.