See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Updated: 11:54 BST, 27 August 2026

Fears are growing of a second tsunami as China has warned that a landslide dam with a 'high risk of breaching' has formed in a river in Nepal.It comes as Nepal is facing what officials have described as ‘devastation beyond imagination’ after a ‘tsunami from the sky’ swept through the Rasuwa region yesterday following a glacier collapse.The rushing waters, reportedly reaching up to 650ft high, have left nearly 1,500 people missing and at least 289 dead.Now, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV News has quoted the Ministry of Water Resources as stating today that a significant landslide dam has formed near the confluence of the Tsogyal River and the Purupqiangzangbu River in Nepal.As of Thursday morning, the estimated water volume had reached 2 million cubic meters, and the lake was overflowing.Another 3 million cubic meters of water is projected to enter the lake over the next three days, posing a high risk of breaching.Bishal Nath Upreti, a geologist and academic at Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, described Wednesday's flood as ‘one of the largest disasters in Nepal’, saying the collapse unleashed a 300 to 650ft-high ‘tsunami from the sky’ and around 20million cubic metres of excess water.Nepal’s tourism board said 644 tourists remained out of contact. 33 UK nationals are among those missing.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development has released a detailed assessment of the disaster, with experts warning the disaster could trigger a second flooding event, with vast amounts of debris washed into the region’s river systems potentially creating dangerous blockages.Experts are assessing whether the Trishuli River has been temporarily blocked at narrow sections. If so, the blockage could form a landslide dam and create the risk of another major flood.Chinese state media reports that a significant landslide dam with 'high risk of breaching' has formed in NepalCCTV News quoted the Ministry of Water Resources as stating today that a significant landslide dam has formed near the confluence of the Tsogyal River and the Purupqiangzangbu River in Nepal.As of Thursday morning, the estimated water volume had reached 2 million cubic meters, and the lake was overflowing. Another 3 million cubic meters of water is projected to enter the lake over the next three days, posing a high risk of breaching. The Ministry of Water Resources is closely monitoring the landslide dam's dynamics.PICTURED: Devastation in Nepal after 'tsunami from the sky' destroys entire settlementsPope Leo 'saddened' by deaths from Nepal floodsPope Leo XIV was 'saddened to learn of the loss of life and devastation caused by the flash floods in Nepal,' the Vatican said Thursday. 'His holiness sends heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved, together with the assurance of his spiritual closeness to those affected by this tragedy,' read the note written by the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Breaking:Death toll in Nepal rises to 332Nepal police have said in their latest update that 332 people have now been confirmed dead.The previously reported figure stood at 289.Breaking:Death toll in Nepal rises to 289Nepal police have said in their latest update that 289 people have now been confirmed dead.The previously reported figure stood at 270.PICTURED: Rescue operations take place in Nepal13-year-old girl who was on pilgrimage is among missing Brits in NepalTour operator Alpine Eco Trek said a 13-year-old girl was among the missing British nationals during a pilgrimage.Among the missing British nationals are also three men aged 65, 64, and 52, and seven women aged between 44 and 65.The firm, which offers guided tours and expeditions in Nepal, confirmed four of its Nepalese tour guides – aged 45, 38, 35 and 29 – are missing as well.Kumar Adhikari, the manager of Alpine Eco Trek, told the Press Association: ‘I feel so sad. We are just thinking about what to do next.‘We are in pain at the moment, deep pain.’Adhikari said the tour group, who were on a nine-day tour to Mount Kailash, were crossing into Tibet from Nepal when they became trapped at the border as the flash floods struck.He said he was in contact with his tour guides until 8.40am when their phones went offline, at which point the group would have been inside Tibet’s immigration office.‘We were hoping that inside it was safe,’ he said. ‘But later the video came from China’s government which (showed) even Tibet’s side was hit by the flood.’Britain pledges £5 million to Nepal, offers to send emergency respondersBritain has pledged £5 million and offered to send emergency responders to Nepal following the 'devastating' flash floods. Speaking to journalists during a visit to South Wales, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: It’s a devastating picture that is emerging from what has happened in Nepal. Scenes that we’ve never seen the like before, I don’t think, certainly the scale of the devastation.So there is immediate action being taken. We are deploying consular support staff to the region so that British nationals will be able to access support 24/7. An offer has been made of emergency responders to head to the region but that’s obviously a matter for the Nepalese government.But also we’ve offered £5 million to help with that response effort. Obviously, there are a number of British nationals who currently are thought to be missing and we’ll be providing all the support we can to their families in what is a very distressing and devastating situation.Ed Miliband confirms UK will offer financial aid to NepalIn a post on X, the UK Foreign Secretary wrote:I spoke to the Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal this morning and expressed Britain’s solidarity and deepest condolences for the disaster that has occurred.I thanked him for the efforts of the Nepali government in support of British nationals in the area. I also offered financial, search and rescue and other help to aid the disaster response. Above all, I told him we will do everything we can to help Nepal in its hour of need.Breaking:Death toll in Nepal rises to 270 Nepal police have now said 270 bodies have been recovered.Countries around the world begin sending aid to NepalCountries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and ​other assistance to Nepal as it responds ‌to the aftermath of the devastating flash flood.So far, ​here is a list of aid and assistance ​announced as well as delivered:EUROPEAN UNION: The EU is ready to 'mobilise further European assistance,' European Commission President Ursula von der ​Leyen said on X.INDIA: India has sent ​10 metric tons of disaster-relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, ‌hygiene ⁠kits, solar lamps and medicines, India's foreign ministry said.INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES: The federation said in a statement it is ​releasing 1 ​million Swiss ⁠francs in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society's flood ​response.UNITED STATES: The US was sending ​a disaster ⁠response adviser to Nepal and providing funds worth $500,000, the State Department said.WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION: The WHO ⁠has ​dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including ​medicines and multipurpose tents, WHO Nepal said on X.