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How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 27, 2026 at 7:43 PM

play Live Sign upShow navigation menuplay Live Click here to searchsearchSign upToggle PlayHow a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods

Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood along Nepal’s Trishuli River, killing at least 359 people and leaving 1,500 missing. Here’s how the disaster unfolded.

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