Nepal-China Border Disaster: Avalanche and Flash Floods Leave 98 Dead, 403 Missing

A rock-ice avalanche hit the Nepal-China border on August 26, 2026, sending debris-laden floodwaters (a mix of mud, rock, and water) down the Bhotekoshi river. At least 98 died; 403 are missing across Nepal and Tibet, including 47 Americans. The valley is a known hazard zone, but this event far exceeds typical monsoon-season flooding.