Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 95, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli
Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.
A wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China's Tibet, leading to catastrophic flooding that has claimed 162 lives and left hundreds of tourists missing, including at least one Israeli citizen. CCTV footage from Gyirong Port in China captured the initial impact of the flash flood, which quickly spread to Nepal, causing widespread destruction.
In Nepal, houses, roads, and power projects were swept away, while Chinese officials expressed fears of significant casualties, with 558 people missing, including 260 foreign nationals. The Israeli tourist, whose disappearance has not been confirmed, remains listed as missing. Initial reports suggested that an earthquake might have triggered the mudslide, but the USGS later determined that the tremor was caused by glacial rock and ice collapsing into the valley.
Nepalese officials warned of the potential for a second flood, as blocked upstream debris could cause a blockage downstream. Rescue efforts are hampered by inaccessible areas and rapidly rising floodwaters. The Nepalese government called for intensified rescue and relief efforts, urging citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate in the recovery process. International assistance, including $500,000 from the US and support from Catholic Relief Services, has been pledged to aid in the relief and recovery efforts.
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