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Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says

IFRC head warns of secondary flood threat, with relief supplies stuck after a landslide-formed lake overflows

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says
A drone view shows a barrier lake formed following a mudslide, in the border area between the Tibet Autonomous Region, China and Bagmati province, Nepal, Aug 27, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. Lhasa Fire and Rescue Mobile Detachment/Handout via REUTERS

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Published : 28 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM

Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM

More than 90,000 people are estimated to be affected by the Himalayan landslide, the Red Cross said on Friday, as aid officials voiced fears of further flooding.

"We're of course very concerned about the secondary flood," said David Fisher, head of delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Nepal.

He said that its trucks with relief supplies were blocked after a lake formed by the landslide broke its banks.

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