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Hundreds missing and over 350 dead as deadly flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet Border

At least 359 people have been killed and over 900 still missing

By Kobe Li

Flooded area. AP Tolang / Nexpher Images License this image
Drone View Shows Bhotekoshi Flood Damage to Homes and Infrastructure in Nuwakot Nepal
Damage caused by the Bhotekoshi flood along the Nepal-China border . AP Tolang / Nexpher Images License this image
Drone View Shows Bhotekoshi Flood Damage to Homes and Infrastructure in Nuwakot Nepal
Damage caused by the Bhotekoshi flood along the Nepal-China border . AP Tolang / Nexpher Images License this image

Kathmandu, Nepal - August 26, 2026: Devastating floods along Nepal's Bhotekoshi River have submerged low‑lying areas in Nuwakot. Homes, roads, and bridges are destroyed. At least 359 lives lost, over 900 still missing. Rescue efforts underway. (Photo by AP Tolang/Nexpher Images)

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AP Tolang
AP Tolang

Nepal · 3 photographs

I’m a Kathmandu-based photojournalist and drone pilot dedicated to documenting stories that capture Nepal’s people, culture, environment, and evolving social landscape. Through visual storytelling, I strive to highlight the diverse experiences and changing realities that shape the country

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Kobe Li
Kobe Li

Kobe Li is the Chief Photographer For Nexpher Images, He oversees Nexpher's global coverage.