Nepal: Mudslides Cause 469 Deaths, Hundreds Still Missing

A disaster struck northern Nepal on August 26, resulting in at least 469 deaths, with a total of 472 fatalities including those on the Tibetan side of the border. Over 1,400 people are still reported missing, including several hundred tourists. Rescue operations are complicated by the extent of the destruction, with villages devastated and essential infrastructure destroyed. Authorities suspect that a collapse of ice and rocks triggered this tragedy.