Glacier collapse triggers deadly floods on Nepal‑China border.

A glacier collapse sent a massive torrent of water and mud through communities along the Nepal‑China border, killing at least 353 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing, including hundreds of foreign pilgrims. Rescuers are struggling with destroyed bridges, damaged roads and deep mud, relying on helicopters to reach isolated areas while bodies are being found far downstream. Nepal and Tibet have reported extensive damage, large‑scale displacement and rising fears as families wait for news of loved ones caught in the disaster. Experts say the collapse caused water levels on the Trishuli River to surge rapidly, highlighting growing risks from unstable Himalayan glaciers in a warming climate.

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