Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 27, 2026

Timeline of how deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – explainer

Flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region have left scores dead and more than 1,300 people missing. What caused the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

Timeline of how deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – explainer

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Flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region have left scores dead and more than 1,300 people missing.

What caused the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

Here's what we know so far, and what probably caused the disaster.

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Flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region have left scores dead and more than 1,300 people missing. What caused the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse? Here's what we know so far, and what probably caused the disaster.

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Here's what we know so far, and what probably caused the disaster.

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