Flash flood tears through Nepal, Tibet killing scores and leaving hundreds of tourists missing, including 33 Americans
Updated on: August 27, 2026 / 12:06 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- At least 160 people were killed and hundreds more are missing in Nepal and Tibet due to flash floods caused by a glacial collapse.
- Villages, roads, bridges, and power plants were destroyed by the violent torrents of water.
- Dozens of U.S. nationals are among the hundreds of foreign tourists listed as missing.
- Rescue and relief efforts are being hampered by the inaccessibility of many affected areas.
- The United States has pledged $500,000 in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected communities.