Deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, hundreds unaccounted for

A deadly flood has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, resulting in significant loss of life and many people unaccounted for. According to SABC News, at least 9 people have been killed, while Punch Nigeria reports 19 dead and Channel News Asia reports 22 dead. The number of people missing is estimated to be around 384, including 291 foreigners from various countries such as the US, India, Australia, Malaysia, and the UK.

The flood is believed to have been triggered by an earthquake, which caused an ice-rock avalanche on the Lhende Khola river in Nepal, according to SABC News. The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a 4.4 magnitude quake approximately seven minutes before the flood. The flood swept through the Himalayan region, burying buildings and triggering a frantic search for survivors.

Rescue efforts are underway on both sides of the border, with Nepal's tourism board working to establish the whereabouts of the missing tourists and locals. Several areas downstream of the Bhote Koshi river are on high alert, and roads, communications, and power in the region have been disrupted.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, SABC News, Channel News Asia, Dawn, MyJoyOnline Ghana — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.