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Floods in Nepal and Tibet Disrupt Global Shipping

Updated 2026-08-27 09:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A glacier collapse in the Nepal-China border region caused deadly floods, killing at least 270 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. The incident has disrupted global shipping, affecting about 80% of world trade.

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Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods

Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.

2026-08-27 09:26 UTC