Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?
A devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several…
On the 8th of August 2021, Nepal experienced a catastrophic flash flood that claimed at least eight lives and left hundreds missing in the Rasuwa district, situated near the border with Tibet. The catastrophic event originated from the Bhote Koshi River basin, resulting in extensive damage to villages, roads, bridges, and crucial hydropower infrastructure.
Authorities have expressed concern over the large number of travelers, including foreign tourists from various countries, who remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams, bolstered by helicopter support and emergency personnel, are persistently engaged in search and rescue operations across the impacted region.
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