Satellite imagery reveals the catastrophic impact of recent flooding in a region straddling the Nepal-Tibet border, with entire villages, critical bridges, and a major crossing point completely submerged or destroyed by the force of the floodwaters. The stark before-and-after comparisons highlight the scale of destruction, underscoring the severity of the natural disaster and its potential disruption to local infrastructure and communities. Residents and authorities are likely assessing the damage as recovery efforts begin, though the full extent of the devastation remains unclear. The images serve as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of border areas to extreme weather events.


Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.