160 Killed, Hundreds Missing as Flash Floods Ravage Nepal-Tibet Border Valley

A debris avalanche collapsed into the Bhote Koshi River along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, 2026, sending catastrophic flash floods through riverside villages. Nepali police confirmed at least 160 deaths. Hundreds remain missing, including foreign tourists and workers. Roads and bridges were destroyed, hampering search operations. The triggering event occurred on the Tibetan side, sending the surge into Nepal with little warning.