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The United States Geological Survey says a glacial collapse and debris flow, not an earthquake, caused the seismic event near the Nepal–Tibet border and subsequent flooding that killed at least 392 people and left over 900 more missing.
2026-08-27

Flash floods and mudslides along the Trishuli River impact Nepal and Tibet. At least 160 people are killed, hundreds are injured and 463 others, including over 200 tourists, are reported missing in Nepal, while Chinese Communist Party officials report three deaths and 265 missing in Tibet, severely affecting Gyirong County and its port.
2026-08-26

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.
2026-08-26

Nepalese police arrest former deputy prime minister and finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on money laundering charges. The arrest forms part of an anti-corruption campaign launched by prime minister Balen Shah's government following the collapse of the previous administration.
2026-06-22

The Balen Shah cabinet establishes a five-member commission, led by a former Supreme Court judge, to investigate the assets of current and former Nepali public officials.
2026-04-16

Nepalese activist and Rastriya Swatantra Party member Bhumika Shrestha is confirmed by the Nepalese Election Commission, becoming the first transgender lawmaker elected in Nepal.
2026-03-16

Flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya, disrupt flights and result in at least 23 deaths.
2026-03-7

At least 17 people are killed and 11 others are injured in flash floods caused by heavy rains and snowfall across Afghanistan.
2026-01-1

At least four people are killed when torrential rain causes flash flooding across Arizona, United States.
2025-09-27

Five people are killed after two vehicles collided in Bajhang District, Nepal.
2025-01-2