Nepal floods LIVE: Nepal authorities have issued a fresh flood warning for the Bhotekoshi River after satellite images showed that a lake had formed near the area where the earlier flooding occurredOfficials have warned that the newly formed water body could increase the risk of further flooding in the region.
Updated: August 28, 2026 8:39 AM IST
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Nuwakot: People move to a safer place after flash floods, in Devighat Bidur Municipality area, Nuwakot, Nepal, Thursday, Aug27, 2026The death toll from the devastating flash floods surged to 359 on Thursday(PTI Photo)
A large-scale search operation is underway for more than 1,300 people who remain missing after devastating floods hit the China-Nepal border region on WednesdayThe death toll from the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet rose to 392 on ThursdayAmong those still unaccounted for are around 290 Indians who have not been in contact with their families since the disasterThe floods, triggered by the swollen Bhote Koshi river, caused widespread destruction in several parts of Nepal.
Chinese authorities have warned that a temporary dam formed by a landslide could break at any time, raising fears of another round of floodingMore monsoon-driven storms are also expected in the affected region over the next few days, making rescue and relief operations more difficult.
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Scientists are still studying what triggered the disasterAccording to the US Geological Survey, the floods were linked to a glacial collapse and a landslideA glacial collapse happens when a large mass of ice breaks away and moves rapidly down a slope, potentially sending huge amounts of water and debris into nearby areas.
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