Nepal-Tibet floods updates: Rescue efforts under way, death toll past 1,000
The death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet has gone past 1,000, as rescue teams continue search for survivors.
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Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens
Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.
From: NewsFeed
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods
Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
Published On 27 Aug 2026
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Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?
More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
‘Swept away’: Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods
About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
More than 390 dead, 1,500 missing in Nepal and Tibet after Himalayan floods
At least 389 people confirmed dead in Nepal and three in China’s Tibet as search and rescue efforts continue.
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Nepal floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
More than 390 killed, 1,500 missing after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
From: NewsFeed
Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.
Published On 26 Aug 2026
Man holding Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire outside UN
Man described by campaigner as ‘a tireless advocate for Tibet’ pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?
Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.
In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith
In Lubra, Nepal’s last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.
![An illustration of the walnut tree that helped establish the Bon village of Lubra in Nepal, with spiritual leader Lama Tsultrim standing near the tree [Jawaher Al-Naimi/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final1-1781724905.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
