Flash Floods Kill 160 on Nepal-Tibet Border as Avalanche Triggers River Surge

A debris avalanche plunged into the Bhote Koshi River on the Tibetan side of the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, 2026, triggering flash floods that swept through Nepali villages. Police confirmed 160 deaths; hundreds remain missing, including foreigners. Destroyed roads and bridges have slowed rescue efforts. The surge crossed into Nepal with little warning, leaving communities downstream almost no time to evacuate.