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Nuwakot, Nepal: Flooded and hit by mudslides, with over 1,300 missing.

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Nuwakot is a region in Nepal that has recently been severely affected by catastrophic floods and mudslides. These events were triggered by a glacial collapse near the China-Nepal border. The disaster has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with more than 1,300 people reported missing. International aid efforts are underway to reach the flood-stricken areas of Nepal and Tibet. Authorities are also issuing warnings about the potential bursting of a flood lake, highlighting the ongoing danger and the urgent need for relief and disaster management in the region. The situation in Nuwakot underscores the vulnerability of the area to natural disasters, exacerbated by climate-related events.
Last updated: August 27, 2026