China Landslide Tragedy
10 articles from 6 countries
A landslide in northwestern China has killed at least 21 people, with rescue efforts ongoing. This disaster occurred amidst severe weather across China, which also caused a dam break in Guangxi province.
Nepal landslide death toll reaches 289, hundreds missing
- The death toll from a massive landslide and flood in Nepal has risen to 289, with hundreds still missing. - Authorities have rescued 445 people, including 27 foreigners. - The disaster struck a border area with Tibet, devastating villages and infrastructure along the Bhote Koshi River.
Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal kill at least 180, hundreds missing
- Catastrophic floods and landslides occurred on the Nepal-Tibet border, triggered by what appears to be a collapsing glacier. - The disaster has resulted in at least 180 confirmed deaths, with hundre…
Taiwan Highway Section Closed Due to Landslide After Heavy Rains
- A landslide on Provincial Highway 14 in Tianliao District, Kaohsiung, has caused a partial road closure. - The landslide occurred after several days of heavy rainfall, leading to ground subsidence a…
Nepal floods trigger landslide in Tibet, leaving 3 dead and 265 missing
- A major landslide and flood occurred in Tibet's Gyirong County, near the Nepal border, killing three people and leaving 265 missing. - The disaster, possibly triggered by an avalanche in Nepal, has …
Landslide in Himi, Toyama Prefecture Captured on Video
- Video footage captured a landslide in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, early on August 27th, 2026. - The landslide exposed bare earth, with debris reaching close to buildings and rainwater flowing like…
Nepal landslide, not earthquake, caused seismic event; US agency reports magnitude 5.2
- The US Geological Survey (USGS) determined a seismic event in Nepal was caused by a landslide, not an earthquake. - The agency updated the event's magnitude to 5.2 and located its origin near Kodari…
Taiwan Announces Compensation for Crop Damage Caused by Wanli River Landslide
- Taiwan authorities have announced a special compensation program for farmers affected by crop damage from the Wanli River landslide. - The damage resulted from irrigation disruptions and restricted …
Nepal-China border landslide vibration equals magnitude 5.2 earthquake
- A massive landslide near the Nepal-China border generated vibrations equivalent to a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, according to the USGS. - Initially reported as a magnitude 4.4 earthquake, the event wa…
Landslide on Tibet-Nepal Border Claims 95 Lives, Nearly 400 Missing
- A massive landslide and flash flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi River basin on the Nepal-Tibet border, destroying villages and construction sites. - At least 95 people have died, and nearly 400 rema…
South Korean landslide preparedness questioned as actual disaster zones poorly match designated vulnerable areas
- Record rainfall in South Korea triggered landslides in 196 locations across Geoje and Tongyeong, but only 2% of these sites were designated as vulnerable. - The current system for designating landsl…