Mudslide in Nepal kills people and sweeps away large areas

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First seen: Aug 29, 2026, 5:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A deadly mudslide in Nepal caused extensive destruction, with satellite imagery documenting the area affected. France's CNES is collecting data to support assessment of the disaster.

SO WHAT?

The disaster has caused deaths and major destruction, while international data collection supports response and damage assessment.

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Reports behind this event

nicematin.comfr

Crue au Népal : au moins 633 morts et 2.500 disparus, les recherches de rescapés continuent

Aug 29, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

ladepeche.frfr

Crue meurtrière au Népal : "Les images des satellites montrent comment la coulée de boue a tout emporté sur son passage", à Toulouse, le CNES collecte des données essentielles sur la catastrophe

Aug 29, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC