What caused Nepal's deadly floods? Initial reports point to a sudden trigger
Nepal floods: Scientists suspect an ice avalanche may have blocked the Lhende River, triggering the sudden surge of water
A magnitude 5.2 glacial collapse, not an earthquake as initially reported, caused massive flash floods in Nepal and China, according to the US Geological Survey. The collapse occurred near the Bhote Koshi River close to the Tibet border, triggering a sudden surge downstream into the Bhotekoshi River. The floods swept through villages in Nepal's Rasuwa district, damaging critical infrastructure. At least 160 people were killed, including 133 Indians on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet.
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