August 29, 2026 2:05 PM
Death toll surges to 626 in Nepal flash floods; rescue efforts continue
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 626 on Saturday, as rescue teams continued search and relief operations in a race against time. While nearly 2,500 people have been evacuated, more than 2,400 still remain missing. An ice-rock avalanche following a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border sent a torrent of water, mud and debris downstream through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating towns and villages, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges, an...