flash flood
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The massive flash flood, believed to have been triggered by a glacial collapse, swept through a Himalayan valley last Wednesday, wiping out entire villages.
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
The flash flood, which began about 2:30 pm on Saturday, was caused by rainfall on the Kaibab Plateau, it said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help finding as many as 20 people who may be missing following a significant flash flood in the Grand Canyon on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Some time before, a flash flood had come roaring down from the mountains.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
