flash flood
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Nepalis observed a national day of mourning for the victims of the flash flood on Monday, lighting candles to mark the last day of the traditional 13-day Hindu mourning period.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Rescuers have pulled two people from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project in Nepal more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Around 85 U.S. citizens are among the thousands missing after a devastating flash flood hit the border region of Nepal and Tibet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
A flash flood watch remains in effect in the Grand Canyon area through Monday evening with more showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The floorboards were plastered with mud, apparently from a recent flash flood.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
