Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23am on 04 Sep 2026,Friday International
Nepal’s devastating flash floods and mudslides have left more than 1,200 people dead, while thousands remain missing as search-and-rescue operations continue. The disaster, triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border, sent huge volumes of ice, rock, mud and water through Himalayan valleys, destroying homes, roads, bridges and hydropower facilities. Rescue teams face difficult terrain, debris and rising river levels, while authorities remain alert to possible fresh flooding from unstable lakes and landslide-dammed waterways. Security forces, supported by specialist teams, are searching affected areas and hydropower tunnels for survivors. The disaster has also displaced thousands and created major reconstruction challenges. (PC: Reuters)
