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As it happened: Nepal-Tibet flood death toll climbs to 360, hundreds missing amid fears of new deluge

Experts have warned that a blockage remaining upstream could trigger another flood.

As it happened: Nepal-Tibet flood death toll climbs to 360, hundreds missing amid fears of new deluge

A member of the security forces and his sniffer dog search for survivors following flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district on Aug 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Prakash MATHEMA)

27 Aug 2026 09:30AM (Updated: 27 Aug 2026 11:14PM)

TRISHULI, Nepal: More than 1,000 people are missing on Thursday (Aug 27) after catastrophic flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, with about 360 people killed.

The disaster caused homes to be engulfed and vehicles tossed around by the tsunami-like rumble of water and mud.

An update by the Nepal Tourism Board at 12pm local time (2.15pm, Singapore time) listed 644 missing people, including nine Singaporeans.

Rescuers are racing to find survivors, while authorities have warned of the risk of a second flood.

A glacial collapse triggered the devastating flow of mud and debris on Wednesday morning, said the US Geological Survey. Catch up on our live coverage:

Source: Agencies/gr
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