### [2026-08-26](/feed/2026/08/26/index.md)

##### 2026 Nepal floods
# Nepali officials say bridges, roads, power stations, and entire villages have been swept away by the flash flooding with some areas still completely cut-off from search and rescue efforts. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/26/at-least-eight-killed-in-nepal-flash-floods-that-swept-away-villages-roads)
2. [The National](https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/26/nepal-tibet-flash-floods/)

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