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Nepal flash floods: Glacial collapse, not earthquake, triggered deadly disaster

Nepal flash floods were caused by a glacial collapse, not an earthquake. This event originated in Tibet and caused significant destruction in Nepal. The disaster killed 162 people and left 750 individuals missing. Among the missing are 133 Indian nationals who were in the affected areas. The US Geological Survey confirmed the glacial collapse after further analysis.

27 Aug 2026 11:00 am