A catastrophic glacial collapse in Nepal and Tibet has triggered devastating flash floods that wiped out entire villages, with a preliminary death toll of at least 165 and hundreds still missing. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities search for nationals from multiple countries, including India, the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, following the sudden and violent surge of water that destroyed homes, roads, and infrastructure. Terrifying footage captured the moment a massive wall of water overwhelmed the border region, forcing desperate evacuations. Officials in Tibet have warned of potential "major casualties" after a mudslide struck a key crossing, compounding the disaster’s human toll.
Entire populated areas swept away with early death toll standing at 165 and nationals from India, US, UK, Australia and Canada known to be missingFollow latest updates liveTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?A glacial collapse triggered the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet that roared down valleys, wiping out entire villages and leaving a preliminary death toll of at least 165 people, the US Geological Survey said. Rescuers on Thursday raced to locate the hundreds missing, including nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia and Canada.Terrifying videos from the event on Wednesday showed a massive wall of water crashing down on the border as people attempted to flee. Trucks were upended and houses, roads and power projects swept away in Nepal, while officials in Tibet said they feared “major casualties” after a mudslide hit a border land crossing. Continue reading...
