Nepal flash floods leave eight dead and hundreds missing
A massive flash flood swept Nepal’s northern districts near the Nepal–China border, killing at least eight people and leaving about 384 travellers missing, including 291 foreign nationals. Rescue helicopters have struggled to land amid high floodwaters as Nepal’s army and police coordinate searches, with Tibet also affected and China sending aid. The cause remains unclear, though floods last year were linked to draining a glacial lake; officials say the missing lists are being verified with travel agencies and local authorities.