🔴 Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 1,500 people missing in devastating landslides

Live Asia / Pacific Issued on: 27/08/2026 - 02:25Modified: 27/08/2026 - 08:03 By: Rescuers use an earthmover to carry a victim of flash flooding to safety along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. © Niranjan Shrestha, AP Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving nearly 1,500 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)