Himalayan Flash Flood: 1,250 Dead, 4,200 Missing After Glacier Collapse

A glacier collapse on August 26 triggered a flash flood in the Himalayas, killing over 1,250 people and leaving more than 4,200 missing. A survivor was rescued after nine days, but the scale of displacement and ongoing search efforts remain uncertain. The event underscores the growing risk of glacial lake outburst floods in high-mountain regions.