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Flooding on Nepal–Tibet border kills at least 95, leaves hundreds missing
A powerful flash flood struck northern Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the border with Tibet. Torrents of water, mud and rocks destroyed homes, roads, bridges and energy infrastructure. At least 95 people have died, while hundreds remain missing, according to the latest data.
A major flood caused extensive destruction in northern Nepal near the border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The disaster affected settlements along the Bhote Koshi River and connected waterways, with Rasuwa district suffering the most severe damage, along with parts of Nuwakot and neighboring regions.
At least 95 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, according to the latest data published by Reuters. Hundreds of people remain missing. Foreign nationals, including tourists, are among those who have not yet been located.
Photographs and video footage from the disaster area show huge torrents of muddy water, mud, rocks and debris sweeping through populated areas at high speed. The flood carried away vehicles, damaged buildings and destroyed infrastructure.
The most severe destruction has been recorded around the settlements of Syabru Besi and Timure. Roads and bridges have been damaged or completely destroyed, while energy facilities and hydropower plants have also been affected.
The destruction of transport infrastructure is significantly hampering rescue operations. Some settlements remain difficult to reach, and search-and-rescue teams continue trying to access areas from which people have been reported missing.
The exact cause of the large-scale flooding has not yet been officially established. Preliminary satellite observations indicate that a large volume of snow, rock and debris may have collapsed into the Lhende River about 20 kilometers northeast of the border crossing between Nepal and China.
The collapsed material may have temporarily blocked the river, after which accumulated water breached the natural barrier and surged downstream in a powerful wave.
Authorities are also examining other possible factors. An earthquake measuring 4.4 in magnitude was recorded in the region shortly before the disaster, but no confirmed link between the tremors and the subsequent flooding has been established.
Nepalese authorities have warned residents in riverside areas of the continuing danger. Another blockage farther upstream cannot be ruled out and could trigger a new flash flood. Residents in potentially dangerous areas have been advised to move to higher ground.
Adverse weather, high water levels and destroyed roads continue to hamper the rescue operation. Units of Nepal’s security forces and emergency services have been sent to the affected areas. Rescue efforts are also underway on the Chinese side of the border.
Authorities warn that the number of dead and missing may change as rescuers reach isolated settlements.
The full scale of the disaster will become clear as search-and-rescue operations continue in the affected areas along the Nepal–Tibet border.
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