Glacier Collapse May Have Sparked Nepal Flash Flood
Summary:
- Glacier Collapse May Have Sparked Nepal Flash Flood
- 100 Dead, 300 Missing, according to Nepal’s government (54 Americans among hundreds missing)
- Deadly Flash Flood Near Nepal’s Border with Tibet Swallows Entire Border Crossing
Experts Say Glacier Collapse Sparked Deadly Flooding
Reuters reports that the massive, “Day After Tomorrow”-like flash flood along Nepal’s border with Tibet, which completely wiped out a border crossing, could have been triggered by a massive glacier collapse.
Planet Labs satellite imagery reviewed by scientists showed that the lower section of a glacier broke away at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters before plunging about 1,200 meters onto the valley floor.
“What I can see in this morning’s satellite imagery from Planet Labs, the lower part of a glacier broke off at about 5,200 meters and crashed onto the valley floor about 1,200 meters below,” scientist Dan Shugar, an associate professor at the University of Calgary, told the outlet.
The confirmed casualty count currently stands at 100 bodies recovered, while more than 300 travelers remain missing, according to Nepali authorities, who warned that the death toll could rise dramatically.
New York Post Reports:
- 54 Americans among hundreds missing after deadly flood pummels China-Nepal borderMyRadar Weather@MyRadarWXBREAKING: We have our first satellite images of the devastating Nepal/China floods, courtesy of our hardworking friends at Planet Labs, Inc.
This shows the Triushuli River more than quintupling in width and rising by 50-100 feet in some spots. For the hundreds reported missing,1:35 PM · Aug 26, 2026 · 1,41 M Views21 Replies · 519 Reposts · 3,35 MIL Likes
Terrifying Video Captures ‘Day After Tomorrow’-Like Flood Swallowing Entire China-Nepal Border Checkpoint
At least 31 people were confirmed dead, and hundreds of tourists and travelers remained missing after a catastrophic flash flood tore through Nepal’s border region with Tibet.
The South China Morning Post shared horrifying security-camera footage circulating online that appeared to show people fleeing as a giant wall of water, mud, and debris crashed through a checkpoint on the China-Nepal border.
SCMP cited Chinese state media outlets that said the flash flood struck the border area around 0900 local time before spilling into Gyirong County in Tibet, causing what authorities described as “major casualties and missing persons” at the border checkpoint.
More from SCMP:
In Nepal, 384 tourists and travelers were missing after the landslide, including 93 Nepalese and 291 foreigners, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
The board said the missing foreigners included citizens from India, Australia, the United States, Britain, and the Netherlands. The nationalities of 111 individuals had yet to be confirmed.
Other dramatic footage:
AFP News Agency@AFP🇳🇵 🇨🇳 Massive flood sweeps through northern Nepal
Massive flooding has killed several people in Nepal as Chinese state media reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China's side of the nations' shared border.7:50 AM · Aug 26, 2026 · 83,7 MIL Views17 Replies · 272 Reposts · 468 LikesKiran Joshi ( Follow Back 100%) Live #Ukraine@Kiranjoshi900#BREAKING .
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#flooding #Nepal #China5:55 AM · Aug 26, 2026 · 3,27 M Views540 Replies · 5,49 MIL Reposts · 27,6 MIL LikesAl Arabiya English@AlArabiya_EngFlash floods have swept away entire villages in Nepal’s Rasuwa area, killing at least nine people. Local reports say an earthquake triggered an avalanche that caused the flooding. The Nepal Tourism Board says 291 foreign nationals, including at least 105 Indian tourists, are7:22 AM · Aug 26, 2026 · 12,9 MIL Views3 Replies · 32 Reposts · 50 LikesRTVisual@RT_Visual_on_XNo, that’s not smoke — it’s floodwater engulfing Nepal
Aerial footage shows the extent of the damage following DEVASTATING flooding
Hundreds have gone missing, while many are feared dead
Video: Kantipur on XRTVisual @RT_Visual_on_XNot AI — entire infrastructure in China's Gyirong swept away in seconds by powerful mudslide
There was simply no time to escape
Many are reported injured or missing
Rescue operations are still underway https://t.co/AqtgwA7oDa7:40 AM · Aug 26, 2026 · 24,4 MIL Views2 Replies · 20 Reposts · 47 Likes
The US Embassy in Nepal responded to the natural disaster on X, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the loss of life caused by the flood. “We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster.”
