Glacier Collapse Kills 903 and Leaves Thousands Missing in Tibet and Nepal

On August 26, 2026, part of a glacier broke apart near Tibet's Langtang Lirung peak, sending mud and water racing south into Nepal. By August 31, Nepal reports 903 dead and 4,247 missing, including 933 power-plant workers trapped in blocked tunnels. China reports 16 dead and 546 missing. Nepal accepted Chinese and Indian rescue teams after first refusing foreign aid.