An ice-rock avalanche in Nepal caused a mudslide on August 26, 2026.
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Updated Sep 4
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What happened
An ice-rock avalanche in Nepal caused a mudslide on August 26, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Devastating flash floods caused widespread destruction in Gyirong County, Nepal.Sub-event
- China provides emergency humanitarian aid following a deadly mudslide caused by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal.Sub-event
- Macau Foundation supports mudslide relief efforts following an ice-rock avalanche in Gyirong County, Nepal.Sub-event
The avalanche and subsequent mudslide occurred specifically in Gyirong County.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gyirong County
county in Shigatse, Tibet, China
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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