Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills Over 700, Thousands Still Missing

A glacier collapsed near Nepal's Tibet border on August 26, sending floodwater and landslides down the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers. By August 30, Nepal's disaster authority confirmed at least 734 dead and over 3,000 missing across more than 30 countries. Rescuers battled a barrier lake — a natural dam of debris blocking the river upstream — that slowed operations for four days.