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Nepal Glacier Collapse Leaves Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing
Thai Ch8•16:46•Disasters•
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A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas has triggered massive mudslides, resulting in a rising death toll and thousands of missing persons.
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Glacier and rock masses collapsed in the Himalayas.
Debris blocked the Trishuli River, causing water levels to rise 9 meters in 30 minutes.
Massive flooding and mudslides hit communities on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Rescue operations involving 15,000 personnel began.
Death toll reached 579 with over 2,000 missing as of August 29, 2026.
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BBCNepal PoliceUNICEFHimalayasTrishuli River
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Glacier CollapseGlobal WarmingHumanitarian AidRoad SafetyGPS Errors
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NepalTibetHimalayasChachoengsaoAyutthaya