Videos show devastating mudslides in Nepal after flash floods
At least 160 people are dead, and more than 400 are missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal. These videos capture the moment a mudslide struck near the Nepal-China border, the destruction caused by the floods and rescue efforts.
At least 160 people are dead and over 400 are missing after flash floods hit Nepal. The floods, which occurred near the Nepal-China border, swept away houses, roads, and bridges. Videos show the devastating mudslides and destruction caused by the floods, as well as rescue efforts.
According to CBS News, the situation is dire, with many people still unaccounted for. The Guardian Australia reports that Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, is trying to confirm the welfare of Australians in Nepal, as dozens of Australian tourists are among those missing.
The cause of the flash floods is attributed to a glacier collapse and landslide, according to EarthSky, which cites the USGS. The landslide registered as 5.2 on the Richter scale on local seismometers and occurred on August 26, 2026, at 2:52:10 UTC.
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