MUD-COVERED. A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026.

Initial reports suggest an earthquake may have caused the disaster, with significant destruction to infrastructure and communities on both sides of the border

A massive mud and rock collapse on the Nepal-China border triggered catastrophic flooding, resulting in numerous fatalities and hundreds of missing tourists.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 157 bodies recovered in Nepal and over 400 tourists reported missing, including many foreigners on pilgrimage.

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