Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Nepal
World / International

At least 797 people have been killed and 3,048 others are missing after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayas, causing flooding in several villages. Rescue operations have been suspended due to poor weather and fears of fresh flooding. Nepalese authorities have begun burying some victims, while specialized teams from India, China, and South Korea are joining the search and rescue efforts.
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