Nepal-Tibet floods: millions at risk from glacial floods in Himalayas in years to come, UN warns, as death toll passes 1,000

Technology cannot move fast enough to prevent loss, an official says, as rescue efforts for the 4,500 still missing continue.

Published 1 September 2026 105 words
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Nepal-Tibet floods: millions at risk from glacial floods in Himalayas in years to come, UN warns, as death toll passes 1,000

Bad floods happened in Nepal and China. More than 1,000 people have died. Many people are still missing. The United Nations warns that more floods from melting ice could happen in the future.

These floods have hurt power stations in Nepal. Many homes and roads are destroyed. Millions of people could lose their homes. Scientists found many lakes made of ice that could break.

Rescue teams are looking for people who are still missing. Many families are sad and looking for loved ones. The leaders say that climate change is making these disasters worse.

Vocabulary

floods — When a lot of water covers an area that is usually dry.
missing — When people cannot be found.
warnings — When someone tells you about a possible danger.
destroyed — When something is broken very badly.
climate change — The long-term change in weather patterns, often caused by human activities.

Discussion Questions

  1. What caused the bad floods in Nepal and China?
  2. How many people have died or are missing?
  3. What does the United Nations say about future floods in the Himalayas?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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