Glacier Collapse Near Langtang Lirung: 903 Dead, Thousands Missing Across Tibet and Nepal

A glacier section collapsed near Tibet's Langtang Lirung peak on August 26, 2026, sending debris-laden floodwaters south through Nepal. By August 31, Nepal reports 903 dead and 4,247 missing, including 933 hydropower workers trapped in debris-choked tunnels. China reports 16 dead and 546 missing. Nepal accepted Chinese and Indian rescue teams after initially refusing foreign aid.