Flooding in Nepal kills more than 70 and leaves hundreds missing

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First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 6:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Flooding reportedly killed more than 70 people and left 380 travelers missing after a suspected glacial lake outburst flood. The emergency has crossed into India, which has sent aid.

SO WHAT?

The disaster poses a major cross-border humanitarian and travel disruption risk.

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abc.net.auen

Australian hikers on tours in Nepal unaccounted-for after flash flooding

Aug 27, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC

home.nzcity.co.nzen

Australian hikers on tours in Nepal unaccounted-for after flash flooding - 27-Aug-2026

Aug 27, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

home.nzcity.co.nzen

Australian hikers on tours in Nepal unaccounted-for after flash flooding - 27-Aug-2026

Aug 27, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

home.nzcity.co.nzen

Australian hikers on tour in Nepal unaccounted-for after flash flooding - 27-Aug-2026

Aug 27, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

dailymail.comen

Devastating new details emerge about the 34 missing Australians caught up terrifying Nepal landslide - with 15 confirmed to be on a two-week pilgrimage tour

Aug 27, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

dailymail.comen

Rescuers battle to reach parts of Nepal obliterated by collapsed glacier flood amid fears thousands are dead: Hundreds of tourists' families face agonising wait for news of relatives caught in torrent as receding waters reveal grisly toll

Aug 27, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

openthemagazine.comen

Nepal Floods Kill Over 70, 380 Travellers Missing as Suspected Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Triggers Cross-Border Emergency and India Sends Aid

Aug 26, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC