Satellite images show Nepal before and after devastating flash floods
The before-and-after satellite images offer a stark comparison of several areas in Nepal before and after the flash floods
Severe flash floods struck Nepal on Wednesday, causing loss of life, missing persons, and significant damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, and other infrastructure. The Bhote Koshi River near the Tibet border saw the most destruction, with Rasuwa and neighboring districts among the hardest hit. The death toll climbed to 98, while hundreds remained missing.
Rescue efforts faced challenges due to adverse weather and disrupted communications. Satellite images from Planet Labs reveal a stark contrast between pre- and post-flood conditions in several areas of Nepal, underscoring the scale of the devastation.
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