Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldFloodsSignificant casualties have been reported after massive flash floods swept through parts of Nepal and China.Updated August 27, 2026 — 8:53am,first published 7:12amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:03Expert warning over takeaway coffee cups and microplastics riskVideo icon0:29Red Cross video shows flood in full powerVideo icon0:19Tszyu fight ends in controversial drawVideo icon0:26Meta settles children's harm caseAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe