Flood Alert in Nepal

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Nepal

Environment & Climate

Nepal's foreign minister reported that at least 626 people have died after flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. The situation has led to warnings of new flood risks as the affected area turns into 'swampland'.

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